Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second QuartzvsKlokers Klok 08

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Measurements
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Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz

Klok 08
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
7.3mm
lowest
10mm
Water Resistance
50m
n/a
MSRP
$745
$445
lowest
Movement
Hamilton 980.163
Quartz
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz is widely praised for its excellent value, thin profile, and stylish, clean dial design with superb hour numerals and applied indices. Owners find it a joy to wear, receiving compliments, and appreciate its upscale champagne dial option. However, its lume is considered terrible, barely lasting a few minutes, and the crown is noted as very small and difficult to manipulate. Some owners also express concern over its water resistance and find its lug width potentially difficult for strap changes, though others report 20mm lugs. On balance, owners and enthusiasts rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz highly for its thinness and stylish design at the price.
The Klokers Klok 08 is praised for its solid, clean build quality and unique time-telling system using rotating discs, with dial colors inspired by the 1960s. Owners note the 39mm case size and the convenience of its patented strap-changing system, which allows it to be worn in multiple ways. Some find the original strap to be thin, and the packaging is described as cheap. The watch is powered by a Swiss Ronda quartz movement and is available with either plexi or sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Klokers Klok 08 for its distinctive design and versatile wearability.
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