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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer AutochronovsSugess Pilot Master S409 Bronze Chronograph

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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.

Sugess Pilot Master S409 Bronze Chronograph

Owners admire the Sugess Pilot Master S409 Bronze Chronograph's design, with some finding the dial's model number and "mechanical chronograph" font unappealing. The watch is considered a close homage to the Zenith Pilot Type 20 Rescue. Some owners report the lug-to-lug length is too large, though one states it wears similarly to a San Martin. Opinions on value are split, with some finding the price tempting below $250 AUD, while others consider it not worth more due to potential movement issues. One owner notes the watch has a cross-brushed dial and a power reserve indicator, but the hands are thin. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Pilot Master S409 Bronze Chronograph positively for its design and homage qualities, though some express reservations about specific dial elements and potential movement reliability.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono42mm
Pilot Master S409 Bronze Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono60h
Pilot Master S409 Bronze Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono100m
Pilot Master S409 Bronze Chronograph50m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono$2,645
Pilot Master S409 Bronze Chronograph$549

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
15.22mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
CuSn8 Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Green

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
H-31
Sea-Gull ST19
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,645
$549
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