Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview AutovsanOrdain Model 2 Porcelain

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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Jazzmaster Seaview Auto

Model 2 Porcelain
Diameter
37mm
36mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Thickness
11.3mm
11mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
highest
50m
Power Reserve
42h
68h
highest
MSRP
$945
lowest
$2,356
Movement
ETA 2824-2
La Joux-Perret G101
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely report the Hamilton Jazzmaster line offers great value for its price. After seven years of daily wear, one owner's Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto began gaining 15 seconds per day, which was corrected to +/- 4 seconds per day after servicing and a case replacement. Some enthusiasts in the community dislike open-heart dials, finding them cluttered. On balance, owners consider the Hamilton Jazzmaster line a good value proposition, with wearability and servicing being key considerations.
Owners and reviewers praise the anOrdain Model 2 Porcelain for its artistic haute horological experience, highlighting the sublime design and exceptional craftsmanship, particularly the hand-finished, carved, and curved lugs. The handmade vitreous enamel dial is consistently described as stunning and liquid-like, with subtle details and a harmonious design contributing to its elegant wearability. Some owners note visible dimples from the traditional porcelain production process in certain lighting, and glare from the crystal can obscure the dial's depth. The 36mm case size is considered a perfect fit, feeling like a 38mm to some, though other sources state a 39.5mm case. The watch is powered by the La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement, offering a 68-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 2 Porcelain highly for its exquisite enamel dial and detailed case finishing at its price point.
The anOrdain Model 2 Porcelain's handmade enamel dial is a notable strength, praised by multiple reviewers for its unique, subtle color shift. A potential drawback is the relatively modest water resistance of 50 meters, which may be a trade-off for the watch's focus on aesthetics. Reviewers disagree on the lug-to-lug fit, with some finding it comfortable and others noting it's somewhat large.
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