Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second QuartzvsSpecht & Sohne Söhne SP0012Q Quartz

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz at true scale

Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz

Specht & Sohne Söhne SP0012Q Quartz at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
7.35mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
25mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Grey
n/a
Lume
None
Yes

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Hamilton 980.163
Seiko VX3K

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$745
$182
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz

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.

Specht & Sohne Söhne SP0012Q Quartz

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.