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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Special EditionvsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition40mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition40h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition50m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition$825
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
7.35mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
980.163
NE86
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
$1,099

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition for its thin 7mm profile and clean dial with superb, slightly raised metallic hour numerals, offering excellent value around $300. Its ETA quartz movement provides fantastic accuracy, and the lack of a second hand with sharp minute markers allows precise time-telling at a glance, making it ideal for fitting under shirt cuffs. However, the lume is considered terrible, disappearing within minutes. Some owners find the ETA 2892-A2 movement's rotor noisy and its winding feel unrefined, with a few finding the $945 price steep. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition highly for its thin profile and clean dial design at the price.

Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The watch offers a retro motorsport aesthetic with a quality finish and well-chosen movements at an affordable price. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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