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Hamilton Jazzmaster Gent QuartzvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Gent Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Gent Quartz for its dressier, unique aesthetic, with specific admiration for the dark, iridescent dial and the machine-work on the minute markers. The 40mm size is considered suitable for smaller wrists, though lug-to-lug measurements are debated. Some owners find the open-heart dial busy and difficult to read due to silver lines resembling hands, and the skeleton version is also noted for excessive branding. The H-20-S movement in the skeleton model is thought to have a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners appreciate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Gent Quartz for its distinctive mid-century modern design and detailed finishing.

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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with the 4Rxx movement keeping good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. The watch is appreciated for its size and design, though some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and occasionally question the price, feeling it competes with significantly more expensive timepieces. One reviewer specifically praised the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, but found the case design uninspired. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its striking dial aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Gent Quartz40mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Gent Quartz
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Gent Quartz50m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Gent Quartz$745
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10.2mm
11.8mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F06.111
4R35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$745
$475
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