Which is cheaper, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema or the pOrtahl Zenmaster?

At MSRP the pOrtahl Zenmaster is the cheaper of the two at $695, against $1,475 for the Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema — a $780 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema or the pOrtahl Zenmaster?

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema wears larger at 42mm versus 40.5mm for the pOrtahl Zenmaster — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema or the pOrtahl Zenmaster?

The pOrtahl Zenmaster is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema or the pOrtahl Zenmaster?

The pOrtahl Zenmaster carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema.

What movement does the Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema run compared to the pOrtahl Zenmaster?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema uses the H-12 and the pOrtahl Zenmaster uses the Miyota 9015.

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema

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MSRP $1,475

pOrtahl Zenmaster

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MSRP $695

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema42mm

Zenmaster40.5mm

Power Reserve

Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema40h

Zenmaster42h

Water Resistance

Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema50m

Zenmaster100m

MSRP

Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema$1,475

Zenmaster$695

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

H-12

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,475

$695

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