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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second QuartzvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz40mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz40h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz50m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz$745
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
7.35mm
13mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Grey
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
980.163
Miyota 9075
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$745
$935

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz for its excellent value around $300, thin profile at 7mm to 8.4mm, and clean dial design with superb applied hour numerals and dauphine hands. One owner finds its champagne dial particularly upscale. However, the lume is considered terrible, barely lasting a few minutes, and the crown is noted as very small and difficult to manipulate. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz highly for its thinness and clean dial design at the price.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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