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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer AutochronovsHamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto

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Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Performer Autochrono
MSRP $2,645
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono for its versatile design, clean no-date dial, and comfortable wearability. Reviewers note the 42mm model features dauphine hands and a tachymeter bezel, powered by the H-31 automatic chronograph movement with a 60-hour power reserve. Some owners report an 80-hour power reserve and find the watch a beautiful choice for daily wear, while others express concerns about the price point and the durability of the black bezel. Accuracy averages just over 2 seconds per day, though one owner experienced an internal issue requiring service. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono for its attractive styling and daily wearability, despite some reservations regarding its price and bezel durability.

Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto for its classical design, quality finishing, and refined presence, with its silver sunburst dial and rose gold accents frequently highlighted as beautiful. The H-10 movement offers an 80-hour power reserve, and some find the 42mm case size and 12mm thickness ideal for wearability. However, legibility can be an issue due to thin hands on the reflective dial, and the laser-engraved quote on the strap is a common point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the strap's appearance. Concerns are also raised about its limited versatility for everyday wear due to its dressier style, low water resistance, and lack of crown guards. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto highly for its attractive design and value for money, particularly its movement and finishing.

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono42mm
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono60h
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono100m
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono$2,645
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Thickness
15.22mm
11.4mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-31
H-10
Power Reserve
60h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,645
$1,195
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