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Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono QuartzvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
HamiltonJazzmaster Chrono Quartz
MSRP $1,075
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz42mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz100m
Beacon50m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz$1,075
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
251.274
Ronda 762

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,075
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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