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Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview AutovsTissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

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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.

Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic for its classy white dial with Roman numerals, superb wearability due to balanced dimensions, and elegant, finely finished stainless steel components. The watch is also noted for its sapphire crystal, Swiss-made automatic movement, and sleek design, with one owner calling it a "steal" at $150. However, the Swissmatic movement's accuracy can vary, with one user noting a potential -10/+30 seconds per day, and another seeing figures from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. Some owners feel the 43mm case wears large and can appear oversized on smaller wrists, and the 50-meter water resistance is seen as a limitation by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic highly for its value as a Swiss-made automatic with a sapphire crystal and elegant design at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto37mm
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto42h
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto100m
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto$945
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37mm
42mm
Thickness
11.3mm
11.53mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
42mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
White
Silver
Indices
Indexes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
42h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$945
$550
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