Defakto DialogvsHamilton 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.

Defakto Dialog at true scale

Dialog

Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz at true scale

Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.8mm

n/a

Thickness

6.6mm

lowest

7.3mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

n/a

$745

Movement

Ronda 712

Hamilton 980.163

Case

3 specs
Thickness
6.6mm
7.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 712
Hamilton 980.163

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$745
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Reviews

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Defakto Dialog

Owners widely praise the Defakto Dialog for its extreme minimalism and grab-and-go design, with one owner noting its 40mm size enhances readability. The watch is also recognized for its solid quality for the value, featuring an in-house case by Ickler and a slim 6.6mm thickness. Some owners question the practicality of a single-hand watch for daily wear. Overall, owners rate the Defakto Dialog highly for its handcrafted, minimalistic aesthetic 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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