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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.

Formex Reef 42 mm

The Formex Reef 42 mm is widely praised for its comfortable bracelet featuring a micro-adjust clasp, COSC-certified Sellita movement, and excellent build quality. Owners appreciate the gradient dial's visual appeal and the overall wearability. Some owners note the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers, and one owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit. The bracelet's length and sporty design are noted as limiting versatility by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its impressive wearability and value at the price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono42mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono60h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono100m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono$2,645
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
15.22mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-31
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
60h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,645
$2,414
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