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Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview AutovsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Jazzmaster Seaview Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Seaview Auto
MSRP $945
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto37mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto42h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto100m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto$945
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
37mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.3mm
12.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
2824-2
SII NH34
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$945
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto for its attractive design and comfortable wearability when paired with aftermarket straps like sailcloth. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting gains of 15 seconds per day after seven years of wear, which improved to +/- 4 seconds per day after servicing and case replacement. Another user noted finish issues after minimal wear, questioning the material quality. The Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto is available with a 45mm stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, 300m water resistance, and an ETA 2824-2 movement, with prices around $500. On balance, owners value the Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto for its aesthetic appeal and strap versatility, though material durability can be a concern for some.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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