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Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono QuartzvsPhoibos Argo Bronze

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Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
HamiltonJazzmaster Chrono Quartz
MSRP $1,075
Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $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.

Phoibos Argo Bronze

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo Bronze for its appealing design, natural patina development, and the smooth sweep of its Miyota 9015 movement. One owner highlights the watch as a "wearable piece of art," appreciating its color combinations and overall feel. The included band is noted as a good fit for narrow wrists. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Argo Bronze highly for its aesthetic appeal and the quality of its movement.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz42mm
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz40h
Argo Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz100m
Argo Bronze200m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz$1,075
Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
251.274
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,075
$499

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