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Hamilton Jazzmaster Gent QuartzvsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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

Jazzmaster Gent Quartz
HamiltonJazzmaster Gent Quartz
MSRP $745
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The watch offers a retro motorsport aesthetic with a quality finish and well-chosen movements at an affordable price. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Gent Quartz40mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Gent Quartz40h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Gent Quartz50m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Gent Quartz$745
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
10.2mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
F06.111
NE86
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$745
$1,099
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