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Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono QuartzvsHelgray Silverstone (Refurbished)

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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.

Helgray Silverstone (Refurbished)

Owners widely praise the Helgray Silverstone (Refurbished) for its crisp printing, applied indices, legible date wheel, and solid pushers, noting an amazing fit and finish for the price and an attractive aesthetic. Some owners find the metal bracelet squeaks, and the 24-hour subdial is less desirable than sub seconds. One owner criticizes the thick case, downward-angled lugs that can dig into the wrist, and a crystal with noticeable edge effects. Overall, owners rate the Helgray Silverstone (Refurbished) highly for its impressive build quality and aesthetic appeal at its price point.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz42mm
Silverstone (Refurbished)40mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
Silverstone (Refurbished)
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz100m
Silverstone (Refurbished)50m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz$1,075
Silverstone (Refurbished)$150

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.13mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
251.274
Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,075
$150
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