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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second QuartzvsVario Futurist

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Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz40mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz$745
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
7.35mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Grey
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
980.163
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$745
$648

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz for its excellent value around $300, thin profile at 7mm to 8.4mm, and clean dial design with superb applied hour numerals and dauphine hands. One owner finds its champagne dial particularly upscale. However, the lume is considered terrible, barely lasting a few minutes, and the crown is noted as very small and difficult to manipulate. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz highly for its thinness and clean dial design at the price.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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