CWC Cabot Falcon Quartz ChronographvsHamilton Jazzmaster Chrono 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.

CWC Cabot Falcon Quartz Chronograph at true scale

Cabot Falcon Quartz Chronograph

Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz at true scale

Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

12mm

lowest

12.1mm

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

MSRP

$583

lowest

$1,075

Movement

Ronda 5030

251.274

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
12.13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Cabot Falcon Quartz Chronograph Watch
Black
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5030
251.274

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$583
$1,075
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Reviews

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

CWC Cabot Falcon Quartz Chronograph

Owners praise the CWC Cabot Falcon Quartz Chronograph Watch for its domed sapphire crystal and brushed/satin case finish, which contribute to a vintage aesthetic. The 40mm case design with wider lugs is noted for offering a beefier, improved look. Some question the value of an $800+ quartz chronograph, while others defend the price, citing its Swiss-made, low-production, and collectible status from a respected brand. Overall, owners value the CWC Cabot Falcon Quartz Chronograph Watch for its vintage-inspired design and build quality from a reputable brand.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz for its value and the reassuring accuracy of its quartz movement, with one owner finding it a permanent wrist addition due to its comfortable strap. Reviewers highlight the unique H41e quartz movement's versatile world time and chronograph functions, noting the instantaneous hand movements as a joy to watch and praising the legibility of the black dial with silver hands and indices. However, some enthusiasts dislike open-heart designs, finding them cluttered, while one owner of the open-heart variant finds reading the time difficult due to the design. One owner notes the chronograph limit is 120 minutes. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz highly for its value and functional quartz movement.

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