Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chronovsOmega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm

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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 Auto chrono at true scale

Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono

Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm at true scale

Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

47.5mm

lowest

Thickness

15.2mm

13.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

60h

highest

50h

MSRP

$2,645

lowest

$7,400

Movement

Hamilton H-31

Omega 3861

Case

5 specs
Thickness
15.22mm
13.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
n/a
Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-31
Omega 3861
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
60h
50h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,645
$7,400
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Reviews

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono for its sporty design and value, with one owner calling it a great first "grown-up watch." Reviewers note its 42mm case and 60-hour power reserve from the H-31 movement, with a thickness of 15.22mm considered wearable due to balanced construction. The watch is seen as a good entry-level Swiss option with desirable features and a reputable brand name. Some owners report an 80-hour power reserve. The strap is described as stiff out of the box and on the shorter side. Opinions are split on design originality, with some finding it too similar to other chronographs, while others consider it a stealthily beautiful "sleeper model." One owner questioned the bezel's functionality and another felt it might be small and pricey for its specifications. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono highly for its sporty aesthetic and value proposition.

Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm

The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm is widely praised for its significant movement upgrade to the manual-wind Caliber 3861, its improved bracelet, and excellent on-wrist comfort. Owners appreciate its well-finished movement and overall build quality, with some finding it a relative bargain. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one reviewer noting the watch gained only two seconds over a week. However, some find the Hesalite crystal scratches easily, and the chronograph seconds hand does not always align perfectly. A portion of owners and reviewers consider the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Co Axial Master Chronometer Chronograph 42mm overrated and overpriced, citing its lack of applied markers, mediocre lume, and manual-winding nature as drawbacks for its price point, while others defend it based on its historical significance.

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