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Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono QuartzvsHamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz

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Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
HamiltonJazzmaster Chrono Quartz
MSRP $1,075
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz
HamiltonAmerican Classic PSR Digital Quartz
MSRP $1,225

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz42mm
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz41mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz40h
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz100m
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz$1,075
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz$1,225

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.13mm
13.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
24mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
251.274
H-10e

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,075
$1,225

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz for its excellent value, with some enthusiasts appreciating its unique styling. However, the open-heart design is a point of contention; some find it cluttered and prone to collecting dirt, while others report difficulty reading the time with it, particularly as eyesight declines. One owner notes the movement is not exceptional. On balance, owners consider the Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz a superb deal, with its value being the primary draw.

Hamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz for its cool retro-futuristic design and historical reissue status, with many finding it comfortable for all-day wear on its tapering bracelet. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its exceptional accuracy, with figures ranging from +/- zero seconds per day to -0.5 to +0.7 seconds per day. The watch features a hybrid dual display with LCD and OLED technology, a sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance, with battery life estimated at three to five years. Some owners note sharp edges on the clasp buttons and a lack of micro-adjustments on the butterfly clasp, while others find the red LCD dim outdoors and the display activation delayed, requiring a button press to see the time in the dark. The price is considered accessible by some for its unique character and heritage, though others find it expensive for a quartz digital watch.

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