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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Special EditionvsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $315

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition40mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition40h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition50m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition$825
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
7.35mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
10mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
980.163
6N42
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
$315

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition for its thin 7mm profile and clean dial with superb, slightly raised metallic hour numerals, offering excellent value around $300. Its ETA quartz movement provides fantastic accuracy, and the lack of a second hand with sharp minute markers allows precise time-telling at a glance, making it ideal for fitting under shirt cuffs. However, the lume is considered terrible, disappearing within minutes. Some owners find the ETA 2892-A2 movement's rotor noisy and its winding feel unrefined, with a few finding the $945 price steep. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition highly for its thin profile and clean dial design at the price.

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner finds the watch beautiful for its grey market price, though another commenter expressed a preference for a black dial over the dark greenish hue. Concerns have been raised by an owner about the possibility of counterfeit Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) watches, questioning the likelihood for a relatively inexpensive model. On balance, owners value the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its comfortable wearability and attractive price point.

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