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Hamilton Jazzmaster Gent QuartzvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Jazzmaster Gent Quartz
HamiltonJazzmaster Gent Quartz
MSRP $745
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Gent Quartz40mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Gent Quartz40h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Gent Quartz50m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Gent Quartz$745
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
10.2mm
12mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F06.111
9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$745
$665

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Gent Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Gent Quartz for its dressier, unique aesthetic, with specific admiration for the dark, iridescent dial and the machine-work on the minute markers. The 40mm size is considered suitable for smaller wrists, though lug-to-lug measurements are debated. Some owners find the open-heart dial busy and difficult to read due to silver lines resembling hands, and the skeleton version is also noted for excessive branding. The H-20-S movement in the skeleton model is thought to have a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners appreciate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Gent Quartz for its distinctive mid-century modern design and detailed finishing.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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