Aigi Watches Polaris 40mm BlackvsHamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz

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Measurements
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Polaris 40mm Black

Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Thickness
7.2mm
lowest
7.3mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
MSRP
$203
lowest
$745
Movement
Quartz
Hamilton 980.163
Case
2 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Aigi Watches Polaris 40MM Black for its value and classic dial design, with one owner calling it among the best high horology watches for the price. Some owners note a crown that can turn while controlling the bezel, a bracelet clasp with sharp edges, and minor finishing flaws visible only under extreme magnification. Overall, owners rate the Aigi Watches Polaris 40MM Black highly for its value and classic design.
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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