Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second QuartzvsSternglas Hamburg silber

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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

Sternglas Hamburg silber at true scale

Hamburg silber

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45mm

Thickness

7.3mm

lowest

8mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$745

$299

lowest

Movement

Hamilton 980.163

Miyota GR12

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
7.35mm
8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Hamilton 980.163
Miyota GR12

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$745
$299
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Reviews

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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.

Sternglas Hamburg silber

Owners widely report the Sternglas Hamburg silber wears comfortably due to its 42mm case, thin profile, and short lugs. The satin-silver dial is noted as very readable and appears warmer or more silver than white in person. The watch has held up excellently after nearly a year of frequent wear, and the price point is considered attractive. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Hamburg silber highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive, readable dial at the price.

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