Bulova Classic RomanvsHamilton 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.

Bulova Classic Roman at true scale

Classic Roman

Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz at true scale

Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Thickness

6mm

lowest

7.3mm

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

MSRP

$205

lowest

$745

Movement

Quartz

Hamilton 980.163

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
6mm
7.35mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Hamilton 980.163

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$205
$745
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Reviews

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Bulova Classic Roman

Owners praise the Bulova Classic Roman for its gorgeous, classic design and good value, with one owner noting the strap does not look cheap. One owner reported a negative experience with a Bulova watch failing within a year and requiring a paid repair for a fallen part. Overall, owners rate the Bulova Classic Roman highly for its appealing design and value.

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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