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Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono QuartzvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its attractive vintage-inspired design and compact 39mm size, with one owner finding the red dial unique and gorgeous. Reviewers and owners note the solar-powered quartz movement, with one owner considering $700 expensive for this specification and another wishing for a thinner case. The SPEEDTIMER is described as a sturdy and reliable everyday watch, though one owner questioned its resale value. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its stylish, compact design and solar functionality, despite some finding the price point and case thickness slightly high.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz42mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz$1,075
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12.13mm
15.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
251.274
8R46
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
45h
Jewels
0
34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,075
$3,000
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