The thing with beautiful, substantial timepieces is it sometimes becomes hard to decide if just one of the two factors (looks or techs) is to be picked for. It throws quite a challenge. You might say aesthetics are simply subjective, but unless it’s there, you’ll not even wear the finest, costliest movement in the world. So you got to pick either or you just let go off whole of it. Hamilton leaves you no choice. You are simply spellbound.
One the tech side, it’s the ETA-derived H21 movement. It’s a Hamilton exclusive with Date, chronograph and a large power reserve of 60 hours. It is a bettered version of the Valjoux 7750 but operates like that of the base movement. For time and date, there’s the crown; for the chronograph, the top button is activates/deactivates and the lower button resets. The movement sits right at home inside the sleek, elegant and classic autochrono case.
The Jazzmaster’s timelessness is due to its simple and refined lines, unique in its style. The traditional and the retro-inclined shall both find the Jazzmaster auto chrono a must-have! It will fill in the spaces where neither of their other pieces goes! Hamilton’s reputation for quality speaks through the JAC and it well-deserves all the good things that are said about it.
As far as the built goes, Hamilton didn’t compromise on that taking refinement as the excuses. In this case, it’s very well built and is not going to trouble you for a very long time.
With this kind of a posh watch sapphire is a must! Hamilton shares the same thoughts as a lot among us, so the autochrono gets a sapphire crystal. It’s slightly domed - if you notice - and enhances the look of the watch face from almost every angle. The excellent workmanship comes alive, a few times magnified. It makes the alignments to be seen prominently and vouches against imperfections (manufacturing defects) that watch lovers often stay anxious about. The lack of unnecessary play in the crowns and buttons are also indicative of Hamilton’s outstanding quality. Being out and out Jazz-influenced in its presentation, this is the kind of aura that goes with an evening of mellowed-down be-bop and for businesses with strict dress codes. The watch easily fits into the formal scenes while blending in easily with not-so-formal nightouts in the town. It’s great for both purposes but you got to wear it with smart clothes, be it the jeans. Sandals and shorts are not the way to go about it.
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro, the quintessential dress-chrono watch is strongly recommended to the upbeat, to the young and to the lovers of tradition. Its looks are enough to say how it will feel on your wrist. You’re gonna love it!