Mido Baroncelli SignaturevsHamilton Jazzmaster Auto 40
Mido Baroncelli Signature
Caliber 80, 80 h, sapphire, 50 m, 39 mm
€890–950
Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto 40
H-10, 80 h, sapphire, 50 m, 40 mm
€1,020–1,100
The differences
- The Baroncelli Signature costs about €140 less than the Jazzmaster Auto 40, going by the indicative price band.
- The Baroncelli Signature uses the Caliber 80 movement (ETA, Powermatic 80 base) and the Jazzmaster Auto 40 the H-10 (ETA, Powermatic 80 base).
- The Baroncelli Signature is more compact: 39 mm across and — lug-to-lug, against 40 mm and — for the Jazzmaster Auto 40.
Choose the Baroncelli Signature
If you want to spend less and you have a slim wrist.
Choose the Jazzmaster Auto 40
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 | Mido Baroncelli Signature | Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative price band | €890–950 | €1,020–1,100 |
| Movement | Caliber 80 | H-10 |
| Power reserve | 80 h | 80 h |
| Beat rate | 21,600 bph | 21,600 bph |
| Crystal | Sapphire | Sapphire |
| Water resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Diameter | 39 mm | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 9.9 mm | — |
| Lug-to-lug | — | — |
| Hacking seconds | Yes | Yes |
| Hand winding | Yes | Yes |
| Rotating bezel | No | No |
| Strap or bracelet | Leather strap | 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 Baroncelli Signature or the Jazzmaster Auto 40?
Both have 80 h.
Which is less expensive?
The Mido Baroncelli Signature, with an indicative price band of €890–950 against €1,020–1,100. The exact price changes on Amazon.
Which handles water better?
Both are water resistant to 50 m.
Which suits a small wrist better?
The Mido Baroncelli Signature, because it measures — lug-to-lug, the figure that decides whether the lugs overhang the wrist.