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Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono QuartzvsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
HamiltonJazzmaster Chrono Quartz
MSRP $1,075
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428
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.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz42mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz40h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz100m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz$1,075
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.13mm
11mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
251.274
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,075
$428
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