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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer AutochronovsHamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema

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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 Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema

The Hamilton Jazzmaster is widely praised for its value and refined design, with specific models highlighted for sophisticated skeletonization and minimalist aesthetics. Owners appreciate elegant dial work, such as the "spiky H" logo on the Skeleton or the open-heart design on other variants, and the slim profile of the Thinline Automatic is frequently noted. The Calibre H-10-S movement is recognized for its substantial 80-hour power reserve. However, opinions vary on the practicality of open-heart designs, with some finding them gimmicky or impacting legibility, particularly as wearers age. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from 2-3 seconds fast per day to less precise performance, and repair costs can be a consideration. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Hamilton Jazzmaster for its attractive design and accessible price point, with specific models offering unique aesthetic appeals.

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono42mm
Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema42mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono60h
Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono100m
Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema50m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono$2,645
Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema$1,475

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Thickness
15.22mm
12.83mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-31
H-12
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,645
$1,475
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