Certina DS-8 Gent 40mmvsHamilton Jazzmaster Gent 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.

Certina DS-8 Gent 40mm at true scale

DS-8 Gent 40mm

Hamilton Jazzmaster Gent Quartz at true scale

Jazzmaster Gent Quartz

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.2mm

n/a

Thickness

8.3mm

lowest

10.2mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

MSRP

$612

lowest

$745

Movement

F05.412

Hamilton F06.111

Case

4 specs
Category
n/a
Dress
Thickness
8.35mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.19mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
F05.412
Hamilton F06.111

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$612
$745
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Reviews

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

Certina DS-8 Gent 40mm

Owners widely praise the Certina DS-8 Gent 40mm for its stunning dial, considered exceptional for its price point, and its simple, classic design. Reviewers highlight its solid build, good looks, and value, noting its versatility as an everyday watch. Some find the style a touch generic, but the blend of details is appreciated for daily wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS-8 Gent 40mm highly for its impressive dial and excellent value.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Gent Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Gent Quartz for its sophisticated and unique dressier aesthetic, with specific admiration for the dark, iridescent dial and the machine-work on the minute markers, which some liken to a mid-century modern design. The 40mm case size is generally considered well-proportioned, fitting comfortably on wrists around 6.75 inches, though one owner found it massive and advised trying it on before buying. Some owners debate the lug-to-lug measurements, and a few found specific dial variants, like the open-heart, difficult to read due to busy detailing. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Gent Quartz highly for its elegant design and balanced aesthetic at the price point.

From video reviewers

The sunburst blue dial and quartz movement accuracy are defining strengths of this watch. Both reviewers affirm the quality materials and modern styling, though specific performance comparisons or durability concerns were not detailed by either reviewer.