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Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono QuartzvsZelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

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Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
HamiltonJazzmaster Chrono Quartz
MSRP $1,075
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)
ZelosHammerhead (Tantalum LE)
MSRP $1,499
What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz for its excellent value, with some enthusiasts appreciating its unique styling. However, the open-heart design is a point of contention; some find it cluttered and prone to collecting dirt, while others report difficulty reading the time with it, particularly as eyesight declines. One owner notes the movement is not exceptional. On balance, owners consider the Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz a superb deal, with its value being the primary draw.

Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) features a forged carbon dial and bezel insert with infused lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) highly for its unique material composition and substantial feel.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz42mm
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz40h
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz100m
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz$1,075
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
12.13mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Tantalum LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
251.274
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,075
$1,499
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