Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim AutovsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Measurements
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Jazzmaster Slim Auto

Presage Cocktail Time
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
8.3mm
lowest
11.8mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m
highest
Power Reserve
50h
highest
41h
MSRP
$825
$475
lowest
Movement
Automatic
Seiko 4R35
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto for its elegance, light weight, and classy yet not boring aesthetic, with particular appreciation for its amazing leather strap and a slim 8mm thickness. Some find the 40mm case size appealing, while others mention a 43mm variant exists. The watch is noted for its ETA 2892 movement, positioning it competitively for its price. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto highly for its slim profile and elegant design at the price.
Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with many appreciating its size and design. The 4Rxx movement is reported to keep good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. Some owners note the lack of a sapphire crystal and occasional price concerns, though many feel it competes favorably with significantly more expensive watches. One owner specifically praises the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, while finding the case design uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its dial aesthetics and value proposition.
The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.
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