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Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono QuartzvsTissot Seastar 1000 GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
HamiltonJazzmaster Chrono Quartz
MSRP $1,075
Seastar 1000 GMT
TissotSeastar 1000 GMT
MSRP $575
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT for its sapphire crystal, 300m water resistance, and GMT complication, with one owner expressing deep satisfaction. A point of contention for some is that Swiss quartz movements may exhibit second-hand misalignment with markers, unlike certain Japanese quartz movements. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT highly for its robust features and value.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz42mm
Seastar 1000 GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz40h
Seastar 1000 GMT40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz100m
Seastar 1000 GMT300m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz$1,075
Seastar 1000 GMT$575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.13mm
11.77mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
251.274
11 1/2'''

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,075
$575
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