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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second QuartzvsHalios Universa II

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz40mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz40h
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz50m
Universa II100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz$745
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
7.35mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (double-domed)
Dial Color
Grey
Gold

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
980.163
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$745
$995

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz for its excellent value around $300, thin profile at 7mm to 8.4mm, and clean dial design with superb applied hour numerals and dauphine hands. One owner finds its champagne dial particularly upscale. However, the lume is considered terrible, barely lasting a few minutes, and the crown is noted as very small and difficult to manipulate. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz highly for its thinness and clean dial design at the price.

Halios Universa II

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa II for its applied indices, excellent finishing for the price, and comfortable 38mm dimensions. The integrated bracelet design with a satisfying micro-adjust clasp and case architecture are described as masterclasses. However, some find the bracelet clasp chunkier than the overall design, and the angular lug design is noted as not being for everyone. One owner reported unexpected pastel dial colors and a poor winding action. On balance, owners rate the Halios Universa II highly for its applied indices and excellent finishing at the price point.

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