Hamilton Jazzmaster QuartzvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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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

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION at true scale

ELEGANT COLLECTION

Diameter

26mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

44mm

Thickness

7.8mm

lowest

8.6mm

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

$825

lowest

$2,600

Movement

F03.105

Longines L888

Case

6 specs
Diameter
26mm
39mm
Thickness
7.85mm
8.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44mm
Lug Width
12mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
n/a
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Indices
n/a
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F03.105
Longines L888
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
$2,600
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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.

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

Owners widely praise the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION for its elegant and traditional styling, which is seen as versatile for both casual and formal wear. The watch is noted for its smooth crown action and attractive golden accents, with many finding it to be well-made and offering unbeatable value for its price, supported by the brand's respected history. One owner found the 41mm model to be compact, though they wished for a different dial color. The Longines Master Collection Reference L26734783, a sibling model, was criticized for thickness and legibility issues with polished hands, though it was still considered to fit well under a cuff. Overall, owners rate the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION highly for its elegant design and exceptional value per dollar.

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