Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second QuartzvsSpecht & Sohne Söhne SP0012Q Quartz

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Measurements
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Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz

Söhne SP0012Q Quartz
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
42mm
Thickness
7.3mm
lowest
8.3mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
MSRP
$745
$182
lowest
Movement
Hamilton 980.163
Seiko VX3K
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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 widely praise the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0012Q Quartz for its thin profile, a design choice attributed to its quartz movement, and its solid construction with acceptable finishing for the price. One owner describes the watch as "baller" and notes its weighty feel with no sharp edges. The Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0012Q Quartz is seen as a satisfactory aquanaut homage that fulfills a desire for that style. Overall, owners rate the Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0012Q Quartz highly for its wearability and value as a quartz homage.
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