Aigi Watches Blizzard 40mmvsHamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz

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Measurements

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Aigi Watches Blizzard 40mm at true scale

Blizzard 40mm

Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz at true scale

Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

7.2mm

lowest

7.3mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$179

lowest

$745

Movement

Quartz

Hamilton 980.163

Case

2 specs
Thickness
7.2mm
7.35mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Hamilton 980.163

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$179
$745
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Reviews

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Aigi Watches Blizzard 40mm

Owners praise the Aigi Watches BLIZZARD 40MM's visually appealing dial texture, with light catching the triangular indices to give it character, drawing favorable comparisons to Grand Seiko dials. Some owners find the 40mm case, 49mm lug-to-lug, and 22mm lugs to be chunky. Concerns exist regarding the micro-brand's longevity as a Kickstarter project, with suggestions to consider more established brands for reliability. Overall, owners rate the Aigi Watches BLIZZARD 40MM positively for its dial aesthetics, though some express reservations about its case dimensions and brand establishment.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz is widely praised for its excellent value, thin profile, and stylish, clean dial design with superb hour numerals and applied indices. Owners find it a joy to wear, receiving compliments, and appreciate its upscale champagne dial option. However, its lume is considered terrible, barely lasting a few minutes, and the crown is noted as very small and difficult to manipulate. Some owners also express concern over its water resistance and find its lug width potentially difficult for strap changes, though others report 20mm lugs. On balance, owners and enthusiasts rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz highly for its thinness and stylish design at the price.

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