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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono is praised as a good entry-level Swiss watch with desirable features and a reputable brand name, offering a sporty take on the Jazzmaster line with a 42mm case and a three-register layout. Owners note its 60-hour power reserve from the H-31 movement and find it a durable, stylish choice for daily wear. Some community members consider it a "sleeper model" with a stealthily beautiful design. However, some reviewers question its design originality, seeing similarities to other chronographs, and one commenter dislikes its 43mm case and long lug-to-lug measurement. The strap is described as stiff out of the box and on the shorter side. One owner questioned if the bezel was functional, and another felt it might be small and pricey for its specifications. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono well for its value as an entry-level Swiss chronograph with desirable features and a reputable brand name.

Lucky Harvey Chiming Snake

Owners widely praise the Lucky Harvey Chiming Snake for its spectacular guilloché dial and exceptional work on complications, integration, and execution. Some owners note the chime is quiet, which suits one user but was found discreet by another. One owner flags a polished line on the case that does not align with the bracelet. Overall, owners rate the Lucky Harvey Chiming Snake highly for its mesmerizing bracelet and spectacular guilloché dial.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono42mm
Chiming Snake43mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono60h
Chiming Snake40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono100m
Chiming Snake30m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono$2,645
Chiming Snake$2,399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
15.22mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-31
Lucky Harvey in-house mechanical
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,645
$2,399
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