My very first watch was a Hamilton Khaki Day Date Automatic and I absolutely love that watch. I really enjoyed the field watch look when I was first getting interested in watches and this Hamilton offered a lot of great specs for a very good price. Upon receiving the watch, I was absolutely blown away. The dial is so beautifully detailed and just like this Jazzmaster you're reviewing, there are different textures, applied indices and beautifully printed elements that all come together to make a really beautiful dial. The center section has a black sunburst finish and the outer ring which houses the arabics has this grooved texture, similar to a vinyl record. The result is a dial that plays with light in 10 different ways with the slightest tilt of the wrist. I purchased the watch on the metal bracelet, which is a very comfortable bracelet but I quickly learned that I prefer leather straps on my watches. I picked up a few different leather straps from Windup Watch Shop and as soon as I matched this watch up with some high quality leather, it immediately looked at least 5 times more expensive than it actually was. I've purchased and sold several watches since buying the Hamilton but I will never sell this watch. I know it's only worth $400-500 but to me, it's still an heirloom quality watch. I look forward to handing this watch down to my first son many years from now. I know it must sound like I'm way over-hyped about this inexpensive, low-mid tier watch but to me, it has a ton of value. This is the watch that showed me how special watches could be. When I bought it, I was just wanting to get a decent mechanical watch. I had never really worn watches before and wanted to see if I could get into it. The day that I actually received it, I went from being somewhat interested in watches to being completely in love with them.
You are right: Hamilton watches are too big. That particular Jazzmaster is a wonderful choice as a dress beater, though. I’ve drooled over Jazzmasters more times than I can count. Pros: accuracy instantly changing date stop-seconds feature tramsparent case back gorgeous dial easily serviced Cons: 19mm lug width I wear a Seiko SARB035 for everything at this point. It’s being overhauled right now (was running too slowly after only about 29 months). If it runs like my watchmaker told me it would after he’s done, I may never buy another watch. On the other hand, this piece you’ve featured is a real a temptation. And it might be irresistible at 36mm. Nice guitar work! Great video!
In my opinion, hamilton is the perfect beater watch for many situations. I use a khaki field for work (school/education) ... so... I should also buy a dress beater :)
It really depends of what can one afford. I bet you there are plenty of wealthy people who have their Rolex or Omega de Ville as dress beaters. For me being member of a working class from a country east next to yours - my Hamilton Jazzmaster is my dress watch. Although with a formal attire tiny (for today's standards) mechanical gold plated Luch does the job. Love your videos - keep them coming ;-)
Hi Tim Enjoyable content as always! The Longines Heritage Conquest which you featured a few weeks back is also worth a look for this role. The 'nearly new' models are pretty affordable and great looking pieces. Love the music!
To me, a dress beater watch should be water resistant to at least 10 bar of pressure. You never know when you will have to jump in a pool or have a beverage accidentally poured on your arm (it has happened to me). Personally my pick would be a Longines conquest quartz (my unpopular opinion no.157 but I genuinely care for accuracy) but some people might not find it dressy enough to be called a dress watch per se. With all the shiny parts and simple dial layout I would however.
I'm familiar with Frederique Constant and Hamilton. My wrists are slightly larger than yours- 18cm. I wear a Jazzmaster Day-Date (H32505731) as a my nightclub watch; it's 40mm. My main nonsuit w watch is a Frederique Constant FC-303BN5B6B. Like Hamilton, Frederique Constant's main weakness is limited sizing. They are typically 40 - 43 mm. I've seen a few handwinding Timex Marlins; at 34 mm these may be a great option for guys with smaller wrists.
Hi Tim Wow, you’re a cool guitarist👍 Nice Hamilton, surely not a fragile piece. I would recommend the Tudor Black Bay 36mm (the one without bezel). It’s tough but still sufficiently elegant.
So what is the reference number of this watch? The only ones I can see on the Bay that have a similar dial have slightly different hands and have the numerals at 12, 3, 6, 9. I like the Dauphin hands and no numbers on your model.
@@CasebackWatches Every episode please! I loved the tune on this vid. I took note (hehe) that it was you in the opening and pleasantly surprised you wrapped it up with a performance. thank you
Really enjoying your videos but they seem to be getting shorter. Can you share more on the your style, dress and wow loving the guitar playing. Would be good to know where you get your influences.
@@CasebackWatches Also quick question! Would you recommend any watch forums in the U.S. for trading/buying watches? I know eBay and Chrono24 but I havent had good luck with Chrono and eBay sometimes feels sketchy. Any recommendations?
I always enjoy your videos. One problem you changed the date at the 3:30 am mark. A big no no . Mistake I guess. Still love your reviews. And your guitar playing is awesome.
@@CasebackWatches Being in Law Enforcement for 30 yrs I notice most everything. I really enjoy watch collecting and I am a huge Hamilton and Guitar fan . Thanks.
Perhaps a Braun BN0021 BKBKG quartz and a bit annoying for its tiny crown and non tapering strap,38 mm but looks like 40mm.Upside its cheap and you can beat the hell out of it with no worries.
Do you always play with a pick? I am classically trained, now after 30 years playing the guitar, I play all kinds of music, but I only use a pick on an electrical guitar, never on a classical, acoustic or lapsteel. Great tune BTW...
Is the Hamilton H32455557 identical to the shown H185150? The former is still available: www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-gb/h32455557-jazzmaster-viewmatic-auto.html
The majority of the population will never spend five hundred dollars on a traditional watch. To refer to one as a beater watch is just plan snobbish. A beater watch is a Casio G-Shock or Timex Ironman. Something super affordable, yet design for the working man or athlete. A cheap "beater" dress watch would be a Seiko 5 or Orient Bambino.
Not on point but AHHHHH. I lost a watch today stupid mesh bracelet i sensed my wrist was not as before it was gone and i never heard it fall. My dilemma. Me and a friend brought two watches from a kickstarter campaign. His initial idea I agreed ( I liked it not big money lets both do it ) I paid as he is scared of internet purchases. They arrived .My friends watch did not work to well.. I contracted the company and they ewer pretty good with linking me with a you tube tutorial to fix my mates watch , It did not work . My role was to send it back to asia to get it repaired or a refund. I was checking it one more time. I wore it all day on my other wrist. It was all over the place movement wise . I reset it one more time 10 yards from home and got a call from my wife and boy to meet them in the park. An hour later I realised it had come off my wrist. I never heard it fall to the floor. Option 1. Give my friend the money back that he paid for the kickstarter watch price Option 2 Give him my watch Option 3. But a new watch ( current price double kickstarter price ) Option 4 Options please? My most expensive watch is my Seiko Alpanist followed closely by some vintage pieces. My mates are classics in their 1000;s even their servicing costs more than my watches. I have lost my friends watch that I really did not want to have the responsibility of sending back but did as he cant /would not do it I felt obliged to do Straps . It was not a nato. Obviously. Bloody mesh bracelet thing ..... Any opinions or light in a dark place ?
Great Hamilton. And the small exhibition of your musical talent was a nice touch! I have a 1940s Lanco (small Swiss watch maker that went bust in the Quartz crisis) as my dress beater when I am not wearing my Air King 5500. I picked it up from eBay for £14 (I was very lucky). It has a full patina effect dial and looks great on cheap colourful straps. Something interesting and different. Although I do 'baby' it, if it gets damaged all I will lose is a very small amount of money.
My very first watch was a Hamilton Khaki Day Date Automatic and I absolutely love that watch. I really enjoyed the field watch look when I was first getting interested in watches and this Hamilton offered a lot of great specs for a very good price.
Upon receiving the watch, I was absolutely blown away. The dial is so beautifully detailed and just like this Jazzmaster you're reviewing, there are different textures, applied indices and beautifully printed elements that all come together to make a really beautiful dial. The center section has a black sunburst finish and the outer ring which houses the arabics has this grooved texture, similar to a vinyl record. The result is a dial that plays with light in 10 different ways with the slightest tilt of the wrist.
I purchased the watch on the metal bracelet, which is a very comfortable bracelet but I quickly learned that I prefer leather straps on my watches. I picked up a few different leather straps from Windup Watch Shop and as soon as I matched this watch up with some high quality leather, it immediately looked at least 5 times more expensive than it actually was.
I've purchased and sold several watches since buying the Hamilton but I will never sell this watch. I know it's only worth $400-500 but to me, it's still an heirloom quality watch. I look forward to handing this watch down to my first son many years from now. I know it must sound like I'm way over-hyped about this inexpensive, low-mid tier watch but to me, it has a ton of value. This is the watch that showed me how special watches could be. When I bought it, I was just wanting to get a decent mechanical watch. I had never really worn watches before and wanted to see if I could get into it. The day that I actually received it, I went from being somewhat interested in watches to being completely in love with them.
seiko sarb033 makes a great dresser beater watch as well. great performance at the end of the video as well.
It's a beautiful Hamilton Tim and thanks for the musical bonus! :-D
Love this watch! Completely get the dress/beater situation!
You are right: Hamilton watches are too big.
That particular Jazzmaster is a wonderful choice as a dress beater, though.
I’ve drooled over Jazzmasters more times than I can count.
Pros:
accuracy
instantly changing date
stop-seconds feature
tramsparent case back
gorgeous dial
easily serviced
Cons:
19mm lug width
I wear a Seiko SARB035 for everything at this point.
It’s being overhauled right now (was running too slowly after only about 29 months).
If it runs like my watchmaker told me it would after he’s done, I may never buy another watch.
On the other hand, this piece you’ve featured is a real a temptation.
And it might be irresistible at 36mm.
Nice guitar work!
Great video!
In my opinion, hamilton is the perfect beater watch for many situations. I use a khaki field for work (school/education) ... so... I should also buy a dress beater :)
It really depends of what can one afford. I bet you there are plenty of wealthy people who have their Rolex or Omega de Ville as dress beaters. For me being member of a working class from a country east next to yours - my Hamilton Jazzmaster is my dress watch. Although with a formal attire tiny (for today's standards) mechanical gold plated Luch does the job.
Love your videos - keep them coming ;-)
My favorite dress beater watch is the Tissot Visodate. Great guitar playing at the end, btw.
Beautiful watch! Fantastic guitar playing, too. Longines Presence at 34.5mm is one to consider. $750-800.00 retail.
Hi Tim
Enjoyable content as always! The Longines Heritage Conquest which you featured a few weeks back is also worth a look for this role. The 'nearly new' models are pretty affordable and great looking pieces.
Love the music!
I went for the Hamilton American Classic Intra-matic. Similar concept, 38 mm, but with a more restrained, almost pearl white dial. Very shiny. :)
I just bought this watch in 40mm and black dial. 😍
Dig that outro! Very cool man
Great guitar work. And I agree with the Hamilton recommendation.
Beautiful watch . I have a Hamilton automatic field watch 38 mm . I love it . If I dress up I wear my 1950 vintage Bulova automatic .
Perfect for a night out in Las Vegas! I really like it. Great find.
To me, a dress beater watch should be water resistant to at least 10 bar of pressure. You never know when you will have to jump in a pool or have a beverage accidentally poured on your arm (it has happened to me). Personally my pick would be a Longines conquest quartz (my unpopular opinion no.157 but I genuinely care for accuracy) but some people might not find it dressy enough to be called a dress watch per se. With all the shiny parts and simple dial layout I would however.
In general I dislike date windows at 3 O'clock.But in this case, it looks fine to me. Love the design.(And might get one someday.
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Great performance, Tim! Thank you!
Certina DS makes some nice "Dress beaters"
Can I like this twice? Once for the watch and once for the music.
I'm familiar with Frederique Constant and Hamilton. My wrists are slightly larger than yours- 18cm. I wear a Jazzmaster Day-Date (H32505731) as a my nightclub watch; it's 40mm. My main nonsuit w watch is a Frederique Constant FC-303BN5B6B.
Like Hamilton, Frederique Constant's main weakness is limited sizing. They are typically 40 - 43 mm.
I've seen a few handwinding Timex Marlins; at 34 mm these may be a great option for guys with smaller wrists.
Hi Tim
Wow, you’re a cool guitarist👍
Nice Hamilton, surely not a fragile piece.
I would recommend the Tudor Black Bay 36mm (the one without bezel). It’s tough but still sufficiently elegant.
Really cool watch indeed. Especially now for the summer.
Love the Django in the intro! And your own guitar playing as well!
Thank you!
Why don't they make watches in these sizes anymore?! It's a shame this model is discontinued
Absolutely gorgeous Hamilton! Odd lug widths are utterly baffling to me.
So what is the reference number of this watch? The only ones I can see on the Bay that have a similar dial have slightly different hands and have the numerals at 12, 3, 6, 9. I like the Dauphin hands and no numbers on your model.
Wow what a beautiful watch.
Great video and review.
Orient now has a 36mm Bambino sold on a bracelet that would look great on a leather strap.
Wow! Great video. Love the music! A little tune to end the episodes would be lovely.
Marty, there is a tune to end the episode! :-D Or do you mean after every episode? That would be a challenge ;-)
@@CasebackWatches Every episode please! I loved the tune on this vid. I took note (hehe) that it was you in the opening and pleasantly surprised you wrapped it up with a performance. thank you
anyone know what model is this?
Really enjoying your videos but they seem to be getting shorter. Can you share more on the your style, dress and wow loving the guitar playing. Would be good to know where you get your influences.
Ok, thanks for the hint.
The man said he was ``out`` last night......he`s a musician....out= merriment.
Idle speculation is my specialty.
Just found your channel. I wish I could give two thumbs up, one for the content and one for the outro.
Glad to hear that. Thanks for watching!
Excellent performance!
How about the Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto?
I would love to see you review Frédérique Constant! I am looking at their watches and I think they are a hidden quiet gem.
Ok, it's on the list. I'm curious myself.
@@CasebackWatches Also quick question! Would you recommend any watch forums in the U.S. for trading/buying watches? I know eBay and Chrono24 but I havent had good luck with Chrono and eBay sometimes feels sketchy. Any recommendations?
Watchuseek
I always enjoy your videos. One problem you changed the date at the 3:30 am mark. A big no no . Mistake I guess. Still love your reviews. And your guitar playing is awesome.
I noticed that error during editing and hoped that nobody would notice it. Well ... ;-)
@@CasebackWatches Being in Law Enforcement for 30 yrs I notice most everything. I really enjoy watch collecting and I am a huge Hamilton and Guitar fan . Thanks.
Perhaps a Braun BN0021 BKBKG quartz and a bit annoying for its tiny crown and non tapering strap,38 mm but looks like 40mm.Upside its cheap and you can beat the hell out of it with no worries.
Great video and great guitar solo. 👍❤️
nice video! scuse me what's name of this watch ?
Daumen hoch - einfach nur wegen der letzten 2 Minuten schon....sehr cool!
Hamilton Aviation Pilot Day Date May fav watch from Hamilton
Do you always play with a pick? I am classically trained, now after 30 years playing the guitar, I play all kinds of music, but I only use a pick on an electrical guitar, never on a classical, acoustic or lapsteel. Great tune BTW...
Always with a pick. In Gypsy Jazz you're lost without one.
Great gypsy jazz bud
Thank you!
Great guitar play!
Thanks Tim, what’s the price range? Lovely piece of music bonus . Regards.
Used about 250 Euro, sometimes less.
Is the Hamilton H32455557 identical to the shown H185150?
The former is still available: www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-gb/h32455557-jazzmaster-viewmatic-auto.html
Great video!
You are a skillful guitar player. Could you tell me which song you are playing? Thanks.
That is Topsy.
Hello Tim, you are super ! extremely ! awesome ! on the guitar, I love it ! Please look into “Ball Trainmaster Legend” for a dress watch.
Thank you! I will.
I have an epos original which is very nice.
THAT OUTRO THO! Can someone please!! tell me the name of the track??
„Topsy“
Tim,you said you were tired but now you play that fast piece and now i'm tired just watching you................
Thanks for the awesome horologica, i love that your content is ever evolving and coherent. You play stellar! check out b&g guitars ;)
Love it
Tim, what do you do for a living ? Harry, New York..
I write as a Journalist for a local magazine and play the Guitar for the Swing Band "Duke & Dukies". dukies.bandcamp.com/releases
Caseback Watches - what topics do you write about, news, entertainment or something else ?
Local news. Everything between culture and economy.
Caseback Watches - keep up the good work..
The majority of the population will never spend five hundred dollars on a traditional watch. To refer to one as a beater watch is just plan snobbish. A beater watch is a Casio G-Shock or Timex Ironman. Something super affordable, yet design for the working man or athlete. A cheap "beater" dress watch would be a Seiko 5 or Orient Bambino.
It would be snobbish, if I had said this as some sort of rule.
Cool dude…
anyone knows details of the watch? so unclear video!
Not on point but AHHHHH. I lost a watch today stupid mesh bracelet i sensed my wrist was not as before it was gone and i never heard it fall.
My dilemma.
Me and a friend brought two watches from a kickstarter campaign. His initial idea I agreed ( I liked it not big money lets both do it ) I paid as he is scared of internet purchases. They arrived .My friends watch did not work to well.. I contracted the company and they ewer pretty good with linking me with a you tube tutorial to fix my mates watch , It did not work . My role was to send it back to asia to get it repaired or a refund. I was checking it one more time. I wore it all day on my other wrist. It was all over the place movement wise . I reset it one more time 10 yards from home and got a call from my wife and boy to meet them in the park. An hour later I realised it had come off my wrist. I never heard it fall to the floor.
Option 1. Give my friend the money back that he paid for the kickstarter watch price
Option 2 Give him my watch
Option 3. But a new watch ( current price double kickstarter price )
Option 4 Options please?
My most expensive watch is my Seiko Alpanist followed closely by some vintage pieces. My mates are classics in their 1000;s even their servicing costs more than my watches.
I have lost my friends watch that I really did not want to have the responsibility of sending back but did as he cant /would not do it I felt obliged to do
Straps . It was not a nato. Obviously.
Bloody mesh bracelet thing .....
Any opinions or light in a dark place ?
That's bad! Meshs can be tricky. In one of the older videos I opened one only by touching the clasp with a fingernail. Just fell of ...
Friends are more important than watches
Lynwood
please answer me
Great Hamilton. And the small exhibition of your musical talent was a nice touch! I have a 1940s Lanco (small Swiss watch maker that went bust in the Quartz crisis) as my dress beater when I am not wearing my Air King 5500. I picked it up from eBay for £14 (I was very lucky). It has a full patina effect dial and looks great on cheap colourful straps. Something interesting and different. Although I do 'baby' it, if it gets damaged all I will lose is a very small amount of money.