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Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview AutovsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Jazzmaster Seaview Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Seaview Auto
MSRP $945
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto37mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto42h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto$945
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
11.3mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
2824-2
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$945
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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