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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsHamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Thinline Auto
MSRP $1,145

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto42h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto50m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto$1,145

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
8.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Beige
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
2892-A2
Power Reserve
42h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,145

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What people say

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto for its gorgeous, stunning, and captivating dials, particularly the champagne and burgundy variants, and its thin, comfortable profile, often noted at around 7mm to 8.4mm, making it ideal for wearability under shirt cuffs. The ETA 2892 movement is considered a strong value, though some owners report the rotor can be noisy and the winding feel unrefined, while others find the small crown difficult to manipulate. The absence of a second hand is polarizing, with some appreciating the simplicity and ease of setting, while others miss its presence. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto highly for its attractive, thin design and dial beauty at its price point.

From video reviewers

The slim case profile and affordable price point are consistently praised. Reviewers noted the absence of a second hand.

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