Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Special EditionvsLilienthal Berlin Huxley Shadow Leather Black


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Measurements
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Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition

Huxley Shadow Leather Black
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Thickness
7.3mm
lowest
7.8mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
MSRP
$825
$199
lowest
Movement
Hamilton 980.163
Quartz
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition for its excellent value, thin 7mm profile, and clean dial design featuring superb, slightly raised metallic hour numerals. Its ETA quartz movement offers fantastic accuracy, and the lack of a second hand, combined with sharp minute markers, allows for precise time-telling at a glance, making it ideal for fitting under shirt cuffs. The watch is also commended for its beauty, incredible finishing for the price, and a comfortable, retro "pebble-like" feel. However, some owners find its price steep and note the lume is terrible, disappearing within minutes. One owner sold the watch after six months, citing the lack of AR coating and general dissatisfaction. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition highly for its elegant design and finishing at the price point.
Owners widely praise the quality and design of Lilienthal Berlin watches, with one owner noting the brand's leather straps stand out. The Lilienthal Berlin Huxley Shadow Leather Black Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America is described as a "great sleek watch" with good finishing. Some owners express reservations about quartz movements, and one user questioned the dial's color vibrancy compared to official images, though others suggested lighting conditions might be a factor. Overall, owners rate the Lilienthal Berlin Huxley Shadow Leather Black Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America highly for its build quality and design.
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