Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto 40vsMido Commander II
Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto 40
H-10, 80 h, sapphire, 50 m, 40 mm
€1,020–1,100
Mido Commander II
Caliber 80, 80 h, sapphire, 50 m, 40 mm
€1,060–1,130
The differences
- The Jazzmaster Auto 40 costs about €35 less than the Commander II, going by the indicative price band.
- The Jazzmaster Auto 40 uses the H-10 movement (ETA, Powermatic 80 base) and the Commander II the Caliber 80 (ETA, Powermatic 80 base).
- They are almost the same size: the Jazzmaster Auto 40 measures 40 mm across and — lug-to-lug and the Commander II 40 mm across and — lug-to-lug.
Choose the Commander II
If you prefer its design: on the key figures they are very close.
Side by side, to scale
Both drawn at the same scale from the manufacturers’ dimensions.
Figure by figure
| Figure | Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto 40 | Mido Commander II |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative price band | €1,020–1,100 | €1,060–1,130 |
| Movement | H-10 | Caliber 80 |
| Power reserve | 80 h | 80 h |
| Beat rate | 21,600 bph | 21,600 bph |
| Crystal | Sapphire | Sapphire |
| Water resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Diameter | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Thickness | — | 10.8 mm |
| Lug-to-lug | — | — |
| Hacking seconds | Yes | Yes |
| Hand winding | Yes | Yes |
| Rotating bezel | No | No |
| Strap or bracelet | Steel bracelet | Steel bracelet |
| Brand origin | Switzerland | Switzerland |
| See price on AmazonSee specs | See price on AmazonSee specs |
In red, the best figure in each row. Manufacturer data.
Frequently asked questions
Which has more power reserve, the Jazzmaster Auto 40 or the Commander II?
Both have 80 h.
Which is less expensive?
The Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto 40, with an indicative price band of €1,020–1,100 against €1,060–1,130. The exact price changes on Amazon.
Which handles water better?
Both are water resistant to 50 m.
Which suits a small wrist better?
The Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto 40, because it measures — lug-to-lug, the figure that decides whether the lugs overhang the wrist.