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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.

CIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENT

The CIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENT features an onyx case and a unique dial design with a gold snake indicating hours and minutes. Reviewers note the CD-04-S automatic movement has a 41-hour power reserve and the watch is water-resistant to 30 meters. The silver version uses a 925 silver snake and a CD-04-E movement, while the gold version features an 18K gold snake and the CD-04-S movement. On balance, reviewers highlight the LEGEND OF SERPENT's distinctive dial and case design as its primary appeal.

From video reviewers

The unique case design and 18k gold serpent hand are notable features of the CIGA Design LEGEND OF SERPENT. The watch's movement accuracy is also a strength, as it shares its movement with the award-winning Blue Planet titanium predecessor.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono42mm
LEGEND OF SERPENT46.5mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono60h
LEGEND OF SERPENT41h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono100m
LEGEND OF SERPENT30m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono$2,645
LEGEND OF SERPENT$2,399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
46.5mm
Thickness
15.22mm
15.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
18k

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-31
CIGA Design CD-04-S
Power Reserve
60h
41h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,645
$2,399
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