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Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono QuartzvsBoldr Venture Velo

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Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
HamiltonJazzmaster Chrono Quartz
MSRP $1,075
Venture Velo
BoldrVenture Velo
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz42mm
Venture Velo41mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz40h
Venture Velo40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz100m
Venture Velo200m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz$1,075
Venture Velo$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.13mm
12.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
251.274
Seiko VK64

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,075
$399

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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.

Boldr Venture Velo

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture Velo for its utilitarian design, matte titanium finish, drilled lugs, and bright lume, noting its comfortable wearability and legible dial. Some owners, however, find the case design too angular and the dial too flat, with a preference for applied markers and smoother crown threads. The Boldr Venture Velo is considered well-built for its price, featuring a 38mm titanium case and 200m water resistance, although some note the basic movement and absence of a date complication. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture Velo highly for its durable, functional design and value at its price point.

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