Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer AutomaticvsTimex Legacy Day and Date 36mm

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic at true scale

Jazzmaster Performer Automatic

Timex Legacy Day and Date 36mm at true scale

Legacy Day and Date 36mm

Diameter

38mm

36mm

Thickness

11.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

80h

n/a

MSRP

$1,245

$179

lowest

Movement

Hamilton H-10

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
11.47mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
Blue
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-10
n/a
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,245
$179
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic for its clean look, comfort, and stylish design, with one owner noting accuracy averaging just over 2 seconds per day. The 38mm case size is generally considered wearable, though one owner found the 34mm variant too small. A common point of contention among enthusiasts is a dislike for open-heart designs, which some find cluttered. One owner reported an internal movement failure causing the time to jump back, which was resolved through service. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic highly for its comfort and attractive design at its price point.

Timex Legacy Day and Date 36mm

Owners widely praise the Timex Legacy Day and Date 36mm for its excellent value and versatile aesthetic, suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. Some owners find its styling too close to other luxury models, while one owner notes the lume is weak and the fit-and-finish is a little sloppy. The light gold accents on the blue dial were disappointing for one owner, appearing more like a rusty bronze. One owner considers the $170 price tag overpriced due to the quartz movement and lack of Indiglo. Overall, owners rate the Timex Legacy Day and Date 36mm highly for its value and aesthetic, despite some reservations about finishing and accents.