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Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz 32mm Ladies Watch Silver
Ref. H32301181
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Stepping up in Hamilton's range
The Jazzmaster line has long been Hamilton's argument for what a dress watch looks like when Swiss movement craft meets a cleaner, more American sensibility. This 32mm version makes that case quietly: at 7.8mm thin, it disappears under a cuff with the kind of ease that thicker dress watches cannot manage, and the sunray-brushed silver dial shifts in angled light in a way that keeps the skeletonised Dauphine hands readable rather than decorative. The ETA F05.105 adds an end-of-life indicator, which on a watch worn as frequently as this one earns its place — no guessing when the battery is fading, just a clear signal. The Easy Click system means the bracelet swaps out without tools, which matters more than it sounds if the wearer wants to move between steel and a dress strap depending on the occasion.
- Reference
- H32301181
- Brand
- Hamilton
- Collection
- Jazzmaster
- Case size
- 32mm
- Case thickness
- 7.8mm
- Lug width
- 16mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Silver
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- ETA F05.
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Learn more about Hamilton
Hamilton was founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1892, and its early business was the railroad. American rail accidents caused by unsynchronised timekeeping had forced the industry to adopt strict standards, and Hamilton built pocket watches accurate enough to meet them — earning the description the watch of railroad accuracy.
Two things then defined it. The first was war: Hamilton supplied over a million watches to American forces in the Second World War, suspending civilian production entirely, and its marine chronometers were fitted across the US Navy.
The second was electricity. The Ventura of 1957 was the first battery-powered electric wristwatch, and its asymmetric shield-shaped case, designed by Richard Arbib, looked like nothing before it. Elvis Presley wore one in Blue Hawaii.
Hamilton's cinematic presence is unusually deep — over five hundred films — and includes the watches designed for 2001: A Space Odyssey with Stanley Kubrick, and appearances in Interstellar and Tenet.
American manufacturing ended in 1969 as the quartz crisis approached. The brand was acquired by the Swiss and is now part of the Swatch Group, based in Biel, where it occupies a distinctive position: American design heritage, Swiss production, and ETA movements with long power reserves at accessible prices. The Khaki Field, descended from the wartime issue watches, is its best-known line.
- 1892
- Founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
- 1918
- Supplies the first US airmail flights.
- 1957
- The Ventura is the first electric wristwatch.
- 1968
- Designs the watches for 2001: A Space Odyssey.
- 1974
- Becomes Swiss-owned; now part of the Swatch Group.
Also in 6 collections
This watch appears in the Hamilton Jazzmaster range (16), Back in Stock (3,460), Stainless Steel Watches (2,531), Watches Under 37mm (1,342), Women's Watches (1,233) and Silver Dial Watches (577).
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 32mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Sits in the lower half of Hamilton's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Hamilton Jazzmaster alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | H32301181 | T1222231103300 | AR1925 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £390 | £380 | £359 |
| Case size | 32mm | 32mm | 32mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 30m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched |
|
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
16mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's.
Cheapest place to buy
Mappin & Webb is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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