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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.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono42mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono60h
Starfighter Chronograph
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono100m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono$2,645
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
15.22mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
41mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Spitfire LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-31
ETA 2894-2
Power Reserve
60h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,645
$1,799
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