Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator CinemavsSeiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema at true scale

Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema

Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition at true scale

Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

Diameter

42mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49mm

Thickness

12.8mm

12.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$1,475

n/a

Movement

Hamilton H-12

Seiko V176

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
12.83mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49mm
Finish
n/a
Black PVD
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
n/a
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Indices
n/a
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous hands and indices

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-12
Seiko V176
Type
Automatic
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,475
n/a
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema is praised for its good value and asymmetric dial layout that enhances legibility. Owners report the 42mm case has significant visual heft due to a large dial and thin bezel, though it wears comfortably. One owner notes poor lume and long lugs that affect wearability. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema well for its legibility and comfortable wearability despite some concerns about lume and lug design.

Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

Owners appreciate the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition for its solar quartz movement, chronograph function, and 100m water resistance. Reviewers highlight its comfortable fit, trendy design, great legibility, and excellent build quality for the price, with one noting the dial design shows significant effort. One owner flags the chronograph second hand as slightly off-center, though still finds the complication satisfying. Some reviewers desired a sapphire crystal instead of mineral. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition highly for its impressive value and appealing design.