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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SLGB003

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic for its clean design, comfortable wearability, and impressive 80-hour power reserve, with accuracy averaging just over 2 seconds per day. Some owners note the bezel is non-functional, and one experienced an internal movement failure causing time jumps, though service resolved this. The 34mm variant is considered solid for smaller wrists due to its flatter crystal and reasonable lug-to-lug distance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic highly for its blend of style, comfort, and extended power reserve at its price point.

Grand Seiko SLGB003

Grand Seiko SLGB003 owners widely praise its lightness and comfort, with a dial that offers a shifting character in different lighting conditions. Reviewers note its compact case size enhances wearability and versatility across wrist sizes. However, one owner found the dial underwhelming, and another reported a date disc issue with lower numbers not changing correctly. Some question the value proposition at around $10,000, citing the bracelet and dial as potential drawbacks, while others highlight the movement and smaller dimensions as significant positives. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SLGB003 highly for its movement and compact dimensions, despite some reservations about the dial and bracelet.

From video reviewers

The watch's exceptional accuracy is a notable strength, with both reviewers highlighting its precise timekeeping. A weakness is the relatively high price point compared to other Grand Seiko models. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with one reviewer noting it's relatively small at 37mm, while the other doesn't mention case size as a concern.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Performer Automatic38mm
SLGB00337mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Performer Automatic80h
SLGB00372h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Performer Automatic100m
SLGB003100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Performer Automatic$1,245
SLGB003$11,400

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
11.47mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
44.3mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
9RB2
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
80h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,245
$11,400
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