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Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto 42mm Unisex Watch Green

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto 42mm Unisex Watch Green

Ref. H32705560

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The Jazzmaster line has always occupied the space between a working movement and a dressed one, and the Open Heart takes that idea literally: a cutout in the dial exposes the escapement so the seconds can be read both from the hand and from the mechanism itself. The green here is a gradient rather than a flat colour, which means it shifts under different light in a way that makes the aperture read differently at a desk than it does outside. The H-10 is Hamilton's own automatic calibre, built with a Nivachron balance spring that resists magnetic fields far better than traditional alloys — a practical advantage for anyone who wears a watch near a laptop or phone all day. Eighty hours of reserve means a watch left off Friday evening will still be running Monday morning. At 11.44mm the case sits lower than most open-worked designs at this diameter, and the 22mm brown calfskin strap gives it enough weight and texture to hold its own against a proper suit without reading as precious.

Reference
H32705560
Brand
Hamilton
Collection
Jazzmaster
Case size
42mm
Case thickness
11.44mm
Lug width
22mm
Case material
Stainless steel
Case shape
Round
Dial
Green
Crystal
Sapphire
Movement
Automatic
Calibre
H-10
Functions
Skeleton dial
Water resistance
50m
Bracelet / strap
Leather strap
Strap colour
Brown
Clasp
Buckle
Lume
Luminous
Retailer
Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
Power reserve
80 hours
Origin
Swiss made
Learn more about Hamilton

Hamilton was founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1892, and its early business was the railroad. American rail accidents caused by unsynchronised timekeeping had forced the industry to adopt strict standards, and Hamilton built pocket watches accurate enough to meet them — earning the description the watch of railroad accuracy.

Two things then defined it. The first was war: Hamilton supplied over a million watches to American forces in the Second World War, suspending civilian production entirely, and its marine chronometers were fitted across the US Navy.

The second was electricity. The Ventura of 1957 was the first battery-powered electric wristwatch, and its asymmetric shield-shaped case, designed by Richard Arbib, looked like nothing before it. Elvis Presley wore one in Blue Hawaii.

Hamilton's cinematic presence is unusually deep — over five hundred films — and includes the watches designed for 2001: A Space Odyssey with Stanley Kubrick, and appearances in Interstellar and Tenet.

American manufacturing ended in 1969 as the quartz crisis approached. The brand was acquired by the Swiss and is now part of the Swatch Group, based in Biel, where it occupies a distinctive position: American design heritage, Swiss production, and ETA movements with long power reserves at accessible prices. The Khaki Field, descended from the wartime issue watches, is its best-known line.

1892
Founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
1918
Supplies the first US airmail flights.
1957
The Ventura is the first electric wristwatch.
1968
Designs the watches for 2001: A Space Odyssey.
1974
Becomes Swiss-owned; now part of the Swatch Group.

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Also in 7 collections

This watch appears in the Hamilton Jazzmaster range (16), Back in Stock (3,460), Stainless Steel Watches (2,531), Automatic Watches (1,573), Leather Strap Watches (854), Green Dial Watches (339) and Skeleton Watches (248).

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What the specifications mean

A mechanical watch for everyday wear.

Strengths

  • Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
  • 80-hour reserve survives a weekend off the wrist
  • Luminous hands and markers for low light

Worth knowing

  • 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Best forFormal wear
Less suited toSwimming

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SpecificationThis watchJazzmaster Open Heart Auto 42mm Unisex Watch GreenH32705560TissotChemin Des Tourelles Powermatic 80 42mm Mens Watch GreenT1394071109100William WoodExtinguisher Collection 41mm Mens WatchWWEW01
Price£990£800£995
Case size42mm42mm41mm
Water resistance50m50m100m
MovementAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic
StrapLeather strapStainless steel braceletRubber strap
Power reserve80 hours——
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch

Can I swim with it?

Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.

Water resistance explained

Will the glass scratch?

Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.

Sapphire, mineral and acrylic compared

Does it need a battery?

No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.

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How long does it run for when it's not worn?

About 80 hours fully wound — enough to sit off the wrist over a weekend and still be running.

What size strap does it take?

22mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.

Is it a men's or women's watch?

Listed as unisex, and at this size it suits any wrist that takes the dimensions.

Cheapest place to buy

Both Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths list it at £990, so choose on delivery and warranty rather than price.

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