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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer AutochronovsYema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

Owners widely praise the Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz for its heritage reissue design, small and thin case, and good looks for the price, with some noting exceptional build quality, tactile pushers, and a substantial feel. However, the quartz movement's ticking smoothness and the 24-hour subdial, which functions as an AM/PM indicator rather than a totalizer, are points of criticism for some, leading to perceptions of it being overpriced. Owners report mixed experiences with quality control, with some noting alignment issues, crooked indices, and dial rotation when pushers are depressed, while others report no such issues. On balance, owners appreciate the Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz for its distinctive vintage styling and wearability, despite some concerns regarding quality control and the functionality of its subdial.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono42mm
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono60h
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono100m
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz50m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono$2,645
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz$420

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
15.22mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Panda

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-31
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,645
$420
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