Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Special EditionvsTSAO Baltimore Natty Boh Moon - Raven Purple

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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 Special Edition at true scale

Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition

TSAO Baltimore Natty Boh Moon - Raven Purple at true scale

Natty Boh Moon - Raven Purple

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

7.3mm

lowest

10mm

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

MSRP

$825

$350

lowest

Movement

Hamilton 980.163

Quartz

Case

3 specs
Thickness
7.35mm
10mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Hamilton 980.163
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
$350
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Reviews

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition

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.

TSAO Baltimore Natty Boh Moon - Raven Purple

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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