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Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono QuartzvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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

Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
HamiltonJazzmaster Chrono Quartz
MSRP $1,075
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz42mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz100m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz$1,075
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.13mm
12mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
251.274

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,075
$1,083
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