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Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz 40mm Mens Watch Blue

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz 40mm Mens Watch Blue

Ref. H32461141

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At 7.8mm thick, this 40mm stainless steel case sits genuinely flat on the wrist, slipping easily beneath a shirt cuff. The case finishing combines horizontal and vertical brushing with polished chamfers along the edges. A sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating sits above the dial, which carries a deep dusty blue sunray-brushed finish. Skeletonised dauphine hands and applied baton indexes keep the layout clean and legible. The three-row stainless steel bracelet fastens with a push-button butterfly clasp and matches the mixed brushed and polished treatment of the case.

Reference
H32461141
Brand
Hamilton
Collection
Jazzmaster
Case size
40mm
Case thickness
7.8mm
Lug width
20mm
Case material
Stainless steel
Case shape
Round
Dial
Blue
Crystal
Sapphire
Movement
Quartz
Calibre
ETA F06.105
Water resistance
50m
Bracelet / strap
Stainless steel bracelet
Strap colour
Silver
Clasp
Folding clasp
Retailer
Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
Warranty
2 years
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.

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Also in 3 collections

This watch appears in the Hamilton Jazzmaster range (16), Stainless Steel Watches (2,706) and Blue Dial Watches (735).

Temporarily out of stock

Mappin & Webb is not currently taking orders for this reference. Last listed as available on 15 September 2026. Stock is checked nightly and this page updates when it returns.

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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
Best forEveryday wearDress wear
Less suited toSwimming

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Case size40mm40mm40mm
Water resistance50m50m30m
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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 explained

Will the glass scratch?

Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.

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Does it need a battery?

Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.

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What 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.

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