Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second QuartzvsTSAO Baltimore Natty Boh Moon - Raven Purple

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Measurements
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Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz

Natty Boh Moon - Raven Purple
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Thickness
7.3mm
lowest
10mm
Water Resistance
50m
highest
30m
MSRP
$745
$350
lowest
Movement
Hamilton 980.163
Quartz
Case
3 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.
The TSAO Baltimore Natty Boh Moon - Raven Purple is widely praised for its excellent finishing and unique, nostalgic dial design, with one owner calling the understated purple dial the best execution of a purple watch. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate the balanced design and proportions, and the bracelet micro-adjust is noted for its smoothness and range of stops. One owner specifically purchased the Raven Purple Natty Boh Moon quartz watch for use as their Ravens gameday watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the TSAO Baltimore Natty Boh Moon - Raven Purple highly for its distinctive dial and excellent finishing at its price point.
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