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Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Chrono Quartz 44mm Mens Watch
Ref. H37512131
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Stepping up in the same colour and case shape
The Jazzmaster name sits at the dressier end of Hamilton's catalogue, so the Seaview variant represents a deliberate pull in a different direction — a unidirectional diving bezel, three chronograph registers, and 100m of water resistance on something wearing the Jazzmaster badge. The result is a sports watch that borrows a dressy name rather than a dress watch that dabbles in sport, and the black dial and bracelet combination make that reading clear. At 44mm the case fills a wrist without ceremony, and 12.6mm of thickness is honest for this level of chronograph complication — slim enough to duck under a cuff, but not a watch that pretends to be thinner than its movement allows. The ETA 251.274 powering it is a Swiss-made quartz calibre built specifically for chronograph duty, accurate to the tenth of a second, which is precisely what those three sub-dials are there to exploit. The date sits quietly between four and five o'clock, where it does not crowd the registers.
- Reference
- H37512131
- Brand
- Hamilton
- Collection
- Jazzmaster
- Case size
- 44mm
- Case thickness
- 12.6mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Unidirectional rotating
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- ETA 251.274
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date, Small seconds
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- 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.
Also in 5 collections
This watch appears in the Hamilton Jazzmaster range (16), Stainless Steel Watches (2,531), Chronograph Watches (914), Sports Watches (696) and Watches 44mm and Over (569).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 44mm sits at the larger end
Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Chrono alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | H37512131 | 010-02903-40 | 98B452 |
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| Price | £990 | £859 | £995 |
| Case size | 44mm | 43mm | 43mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap | Rubber strap |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat 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 men's.
Cheapest place to buy
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