Hamilton Jazzmaster QuartzvsRolex Lady-Datejust

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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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz at true scale

Jazzmaster Quartz

Rolex Lady-Datejust at true scale

Lady-Datejust

Diameter

26mm

28mm

Thickness

7.8mm

n/a

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

55h

MSRP

$825

lowest

$16,450

Movement

F03.105

2236

Case

8 specs
Diameter
26mm
28mm
Thickness
7.85mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
12mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Gem-set
Finish
n/a
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
n/a
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
Dial Color
Blue
Silver
Indices
n/a
Roman numerals

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
F03.105
2236
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
55h
Jewels
0
31
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
$16,450
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Reviews

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

Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz is praised for its solid crown feel, avoiding accidental hacking, and its comfortable proportions with a mainstream look. Reviewers note the case finishing includes horizontal and vertical brushing with polished chamfers. The quartz movement ensures tight timekeeping, though it is not a primary draw. The watch is priced at CHF 395. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz well for its solid build quality and reliable timekeeping at its price point.

Rolex Lady-Datejust

Owners widely appreciate the Rolex Lady-Datejust for its timeless, classy look and perfect size for smaller wrists, with many finding it readily available from authorized dealers in a vast number of design combinations. Reviewers praise its aesthetic variety, robust elegance, and accessibility at retail, noting it is a configurable and versatile watch suitable for any situation. Some owners consider the 28mm size elegant and classic, especially as delicate watches return to style, while others find it outdated. One owner specifically praises the everose gold tone as the most beautiful shade of rose gold. Some find the Rolex Lady-Datejust overpriced, and one reviewer notes it is not the most mechanically complex watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Lady-Datejust highly for its aesthetic variety, robustness, and accessibility.

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