Which is cheaper, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $825 for the Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz — a $275 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 40mm versus 26mm for the Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz — a 14mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz.

What movement does the Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz runs a quartz caliber (F03.105), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Hamilton Jazzmaster QuartzvsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz

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MSRP $825

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $550

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Jazzmaster Quartz26mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

Jazzmaster Quartz40h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Jazzmaster Quartz50m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Jazzmaster Quartz$825

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

F03.105

Seagull ST19

Type

Quartz

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$825

$550

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