Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second QuartzvsNuncier MS Bellini 38mm

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Measurements
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Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz

MS Bellini 38mm
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44mm
Thickness
7.3mm
7mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
50m
MSRP
$745
$495
lowest
Movement
Hamilton 980.163
Miyota GL20
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 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.
Owners offer differing views on the Nuncier MS Bellini 38mm's wearability, with one finding the 38mm case too small for a 7-inch wrist, while another considers the 38mm size a "sweet spot" for a 6.5-inch wrist. Overall, owners find the Nuncier MS Bellini 38mm's 38mm case size polarizing, with opinions split on its suitability for different wrist dimensions.
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