Hamilton Jazzmaster QuartzvsLongines Master 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 Master Collection at true scale

Master Collection

Diameter

26mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.8mm

Thickness

7.8mm

lowest

9.3mm

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

$825

lowest

$4,850

Movement

F03.105

Longines L888

Case

7 specs
Diameter
26mm
40mm
Thickness
7.85mm
9.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.8mm
Lug Width
12mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
n/a
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Silver
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
$4,850
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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 Master Collection

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its heritage-inspired design, beautiful dial textures, and excellent fit and finish. The watch is considered a great value, with specific praise for its classic styling and the realization of complications like the annual calendar and triple-date function. Some owners note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments, preventing a perfect fit for some, and a few find the case finishing somewhat homogenous. The 30m water resistance is considered on the light side by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The movement accuracy is consistently praised. Reviewers noted the elegant and timeless design.

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