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10.7x the Price — The Biggest Gap in Dress Watches
The Hamilton Jazzmaster ($895) and Rolex Datejust 36 ($9,550) are both Swiss automatic dress watches with sapphire crystals. The Rolex costs 10.7x more. The Hamilton has 80-hour reserve (10h more than the Rolex!). Here’s where every dollar of the $8,655 gap actually goes.
| Spec | Datejust 36 | Jazzmaster Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Movement | Cal. 3235 (in-house, 70h, -2/+2) | H-10 (ETA base, 80h, ~-6/+10) |
| Steel | 904L | 316L |
| Bezel | 18ct WG fluted (optional) | Polished steel |
| Bracelet | Jubilee (gold clasp) | Standard steel |
| Resale | 85-110% of retail | 40-50% of retail |
| Retail | $9,550 | $895 |
The Datejust is: the watch that defines luxury. The Jazzmaster is: the watch that proves you don’t need luxury. Both are genuine Swiss automatics with real heritage. The $8,655 gap is: 904L + gold bezel + Jubilee + brand prestige + resale power. For the Datejust experience at Hamilton pricing: DR.WATCH.
