Head to head
Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz 40mm vs Zeppelin LZ 14 Marine Chronographe 8886M-3
Two quartz watches from different brands, €41 apart, recorded at Tempus on 12 November 2026.
What the spec sheets say
The Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz 40mm leads on 2 points (crystal and thickness), the Zeppelin LZ 14 Marine Chronographe 8886M-3 on 1 (price at our check).
- Choose the Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz 40mm if you want a crystal that resists scratches better and you will wear it under a shirt cuff.
- Choose the Zeppelin LZ 14 Marine Chronographe 8886M-3 if you want to pay less (a €41 gap).
Line by line
CriterionHamiltonZeppelin
Price at our check€460€419Advantage
MovementQuartzQuartz
CalibreF06.105Ronda 5030.D
CrystalSapphireAdvantageMineral
Water resistance50 m50 m
Diameter40 mm42 mm
Thickness7.8 mmAdvantage12 mm
Comparison based on the retailer’s spec sheets, without handling the watches. Criteria with no objective winner (diameter, calibre) are left undecided.
Questions
Short answers
Which is cheaper, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz 40mm or the Zeppelin LZ 14 Marine Chronographe 8886M-3?
The Zeppelin LZ 14 Marine Chronographe 8886M-3, at €419 against €460 at our check on 12 November 2026.
Which is more water-resistant?
Neither: both are water-resistant to 50 m.
Do they have the same crystal?
No. The Hamilton Jazzmaster Quartz 40mm has a sapphire crystal, the Zeppelin LZ 14 Marine Chronographe 8886M-3 a mineral one.