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Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator CinemavsTimefactors Commander 71

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Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema
HamiltonJazzmaster Regulator Cinema
MSRP $1,475
Commander 71
TimefactorsCommander 71
MSRP $530
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema

The Hamilton Jazzmaster is widely praised for its value and refined design, with specific models highlighted for sophisticated skeletonization and minimalist aesthetics. Owners appreciate elegant dial work, such as the "spiky H" logo on the Skeleton or the open-heart design on other variants, and the slim profile of the Thinline Automatic is frequently noted. The Calibre H-10-S movement is recognized for its substantial 80-hour power reserve. However, opinions vary on the practicality of open-heart designs, with some finding them gimmicky or impacting legibility, particularly as wearers age. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from 2-3 seconds fast per day to less precise performance, and repair costs can be a consideration. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Hamilton Jazzmaster for its attractive design and accessible price point, with specific models offering unique aesthetic appeals.

Timefactors Commander 71

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Commander 71 for its exceptional build quality and substantial feel, noting its vintage design with a clean no-date dial, gilt accents, and creamy lume. Some owners find its 13.7mm thickness and 162-gram weight substantial, and the bezel's numeral fonts are considered small by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Commander 71 highly for its vintage aesthetic and build quality at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema42mm
Commander 7140mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema40h
Commander 71
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema50m
Commander 71300m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema$1,475
Commander 71$530

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.83mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-12
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,475
$530
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