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Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono QuartzvsSpinnaker Hull

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Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
HamiltonJazzmaster Chrono Quartz
MSRP $1,075
Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz42mm
Hull42mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz40h
Hull40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz100m
Hull100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz$1,075
Hull$159

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
12.13mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Volcanic Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
251.274
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,075
$159

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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.

Spinnaker Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

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