Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart vs Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80
Both are dress watches in the upper tier. In short: the Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart takes more water (50m) — better with splashes, but neither is rated for regular swimming (100m). The Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart is automatic, 50m water resistance, 40mm, sapphire crystal; the Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80 is automatic, 30m water resistance, 39mm, sapphire crystal.
| Spec | Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart | Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic |
| Water resistance | 50m | 30m |
| Case size | 40mm | 39mm |
| Crystal | sapphire | sapphire |
| Style | Dress | Dress |
| Price tier | Upper | Upper |
Which should you buy?
The Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart takes more water (50m) — better with splashes, but neither is rated for regular swimming (100m).
Where to buy
Hamilton Jazzmaster Open HeartSee price on AmazonCheck price
Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80See price on AmazonCheck price
FAQ
What's the difference between the Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart and the Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80?
Both are dress watches in the upper tier. The Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart is automatic, 50m water resistance, 40mm, sapphire crystal; the Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80 is automatic, 30m water resistance, 39mm, sapphire crystal.
Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart or the Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80?
The Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart, rated 50m, versus 30m on the other. Pick 100m or higher for swimming and 200m+ for diving.
Which is better value, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart or the Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80?
Both sit in the upper tier, so it comes down to movement, water resistance and case size — see the spec table above.
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