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Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview AutovsSugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

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Jazzmaster Seaview Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Seaview Auto
MSRP $945
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
SugessChrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
MSRP $449
What people say

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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.

Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

Owners widely praise the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963) as a stunning mechanical chronograph and a bargain for its price, with some noting its beautiful ST1901 movement finishing as amazing value. However, community feedback indicates inconsistent production and delivery, with reports of fragility and quality control issues such as broken pushers and crowns, and even movement failures within months. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting reliability within +/- 8 seconds per day, while others note it running at about +15 seconds per day when kept wound, and some find the ST19 movement loud. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 highly for its value and aesthetic appeal as a mechanical chronograph, despite noted quality control concerns.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto37mm
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)38mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto42h
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)35h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto100m
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)50m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto$945
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
11.3mm
13mm
Lug Width
18mm
13mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic/Sapphire
Dial Color
White
40mm Silver

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Sea-Gull ST19
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
42h
35h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$945
$449
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