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Astor + Banks ChronovsHamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition40mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition50m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition$825

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
7.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
980.163

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$825

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition for its thin 7mm profile and clean dial with superb, slightly raised metallic hour numerals, offering excellent value around $300. Its ETA quartz movement provides fantastic accuracy, and the lack of a second hand with sharp minute markers allows precise time-telling at a glance, making it ideal for fitting under shirt cuffs. However, the lume is considered terrible, disappearing within minutes. Some owners find the ETA 2892-A2 movement's rotor noisy and its winding feel unrefined, with a few finding the $945 price steep. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition highly for its thin profile and clean dial design at the price.

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