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Hamilton Jazzmaster QuartzvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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Jazzmaster Quartz
HamiltonJazzmaster Quartz
MSRP $825
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz is praised for its solid crown feel, avoiding accidental hacking, and its comfortable proportions with a mainstream aesthetic. Reviewers highlight the case finishing, which features horizontal and vertical brushing alongside polished chamfers. The quartz movement ensures accurate timekeeping, though it is not considered a standout feature. This Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz is priced at CHF 395. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz highly for its refined case finishing and reliable timekeeping at its price point.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action, making it enjoyable to handle and use. One owner finds the 36mm case comfortable after an initial adjustment period, while another reports accuracy within a few seconds of atomic time. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and enjoyable tool-watch characteristics.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Quartz26mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Quartz40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Quartz50m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Quartz$825
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
26mm
36mm
Thickness
7.85mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
12mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
F03.105
Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
$1,450
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