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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.

Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0

The Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0 is widely praised for its upscale feel and value, featuring a Seiko TMI VK63 meca-quartz movement and a refined case with polished and matte surfaces. Reviewers note improvements over the predecessor, including better lume and the addition of Arabic numerals, while the dial offers more color and distinct sub-dials. One owner points out that the "orange" accent is actually yellow and suggests the tachymeter scale could be more functional. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0 highly for its balanced design and strong value proposition as a quartz chronograph.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono42mm
Tachymeter 2.044mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono60h
Tachymeter 2.0
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono100m
Tachymeter 2.0100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono$2,645
Tachymeter 2.0$420

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
15.22mm
11mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Lume
None
Luminova und applizierten Indizes

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-31
Seiko VK63
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,645
$420
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