The new Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto Chrono in Sporty Black

Hamilton´s Performer is a comparatively new sequence in the Jazzmaster collection, which includes sporty, modern, and versatile watches, together with seven 42mm Auto Chrono models. Basic of their look and with an simple wrist presence, these chronographs now face stiff competitors from inside, because of the arrival of the smooth, black-clad Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto Chrono. Let’s verify the up to date design and see what units it aside.

This re-creation of the Jazzmaster Performer Auto Chrono is, in essence, the identical as the rest of the series but effortlessly elevates its cool issue with a daring 42mm x 15.22mm stainless-steel case coated in smooth black PVD, however that’s just the start of its enchantment. Motorsport inspiration – the crisp tachymeter scale with silver-toned markings provides a dynamic contact. Complementing the design are rounded, rectangular chronograph pushers and a fluted crown, matching the case’s aesthetic. With sapphire crystals on the entrance, a see-through caseback and a screw-down crown, this watch has a cushty 100m water-resistance.

The dial of the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto Chrono shifts between black and charcoal gray, relying on the sunshine. Silver accents improve its presentation, together with the minutes/seconds monitor on the periphery, faceted utilized indices (with a double index at 12 o’clock) and hour and minute arms, all that includes Tremendous-LumiNova X1 stripes for optimum readability. The central chronograph hand and sub-dial arms additionally carry this silver-toned magnificence.

The sub-dials, every with its distinctive design, add a playful twist to the basic structure. At 9 o’clock, the working seconds sub-dial beneficial properties consideration and is rendered in silver, whereas the recessed chronograph minutes counter at 3 o’clock options silver markings. The snailed 12-hour totalizer at 6 o’clock introduces a contact of blue for a refined pop of color. We are able to’t disguise a sure “El Primero” affect right here, however the result’s definitely putting. Hamilton reveals a big a part of the date disc in an intriguing twist through a cut-out so the numbers encircle the dial’s centre, with a separate aperture at 4:30 to point the present date. White print on black gives a pointy distinction, guaranteeing readability whereas contributing to the watch’s authentic aesthetic.

As for the motion, all Jazzmaster Performer Auto Chronographs depend on the calibre H-31, primarily based on an ETA/Valjoux 7753 structure with a reworked kinematic chain and a Nivachron steadiness spring. The ability reserve is 60 hours, and the operational frequency is 28,800 vibrations/hour. It’s principally the identical recipe as what Tissot does to the venerable automatic chronograph.

The perforated black leather-based strap with blue stitching closed with a black PVD folding clasp completes the black aesthetic of the brand new Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto Chrono 42mm. The worth is CHF 2,295 or EUR 2,595, which aligns with comparable references within the assortment and stays pretty enticing. For extra particulars, please go to HamiltonWatch.com.