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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Special EditionvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition40mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition50m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition$825
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
7.35mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Navy

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
980.163

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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