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Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz 40mm Mens Watch Black
Ref. H32461131
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The Jazzmaster line began as Hamilton's answer to a particular kind of dressing — the kind that does not need a watch to announce itself. At 7.8mm thick, this reference sits remarkably flat for a 40mm case, sliding under a shirt cuff without lifting it, which is not something most watches in this bracket can claim honestly. The black sunray-brushed dial catches directional light in a way a flat-painted surface never would, giving it quiet movement without anything on it competing for attention. Skeletonised hands keep the layout spare. The ETA F06.105 also carries an end-of-life indicator — the seconds hand begins jumping in multi-second intervals when the battery is running low, so the watch tells you before it stops rather than after.
- Reference
- H32461131
- Brand
- Hamilton
- Collection
- Jazzmaster
- Case size
- 40mm
- Case thickness
- 7.8mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- ETA F06.
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Butterfly clasp
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- Origin
- Swiss made
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 3 collections
This watch appears in the Hamilton Jazzmaster range (16), Back in Stock (3,460) and Stainless Steel Watches (2,531).
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What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 40mm suits most wrists
- 7.8mm is unusually slim for a 40mm case
- 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 | H32461131 | 96K112 | T1224231103300 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £390 | £399 | £380 |
| Case size | 40mm | 40mm | 40mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched | 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?
20mm. 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 men's, though at 40mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
Both Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb list it at £390, so choose on delivery and warranty rather than price.
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