Aigi Watches Polaris 40mm BlackvsHamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Aigi Watches Polaris 40mm Black at true scale

Polaris 40mm Black

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

$203

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
$203
$745
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Aigi Watches Polaris 40mm Black

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.

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.