Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chronovsTAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport

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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

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport at true scale

Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport

Diameter

42mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

n/a

Thickness

15.2mm

15.1mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

60h

80h

highest

MSRP

$2,645

lowest

$9,000

Movement

Hamilton H-31

TAG Heuer TH20-00

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
15.22mm
15.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
22.1mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
n/a
Titanium Fine-Brushed/Sand-Blasted

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Rhodium Blue

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-31
TAG Heuer TH20-00
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
60h
80h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,645
$9,000
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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.

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport

Owners widely praise the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport as a beautiful and well-balanced evolution of earlier models, noting it is not incredibly bulky and looks even better in person than in pictures. Reviewers highlight its bold, racy aesthetic with a muscular 44mm case and a legible skeleton dial featuring orange accents, powered by the in-house TH20-00 automatic movement with an 80-hour power reserve. Some owners prefer the Heuer-only logo and absence of a date window, while others note the watch can appear quite thick, and some dislike the "TAG" branding. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport highly for its striking design and in-house movement at its price point.

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