Cincinnati Watch Company 36mm AutomaticvsHamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

Owners praise the Cincinnati Watch Company 36mm Automatic for its attractive, vintage-inspired design and the desirable 36mm case size. One owner describes the watch as a piece of art, while another highlights its solid build quality despite a slightly high price. The substantial lugs on the 36mm case are noted to make it wear larger. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Cincinnati Watch Company 36mm Automatic for its classic aesthetic and the well-executed 36mm sizing.

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto is widely praised for its gorgeous, stunning, and captivating dials, particularly the champagne and burgundy variants, and its thin, comfortable, vintage-inspired design that fits well under shirt cuffs. Owners appreciate its clean, simple aesthetic, often noting the beauty of its applied indices and dauphine hands, and the slim profile afforded by its movement. Some users find the absence of a second hand liberating for quick setting and avoiding accuracy checks. However, opinions are mixed on its thinness, with some finding it too thin for their preference. The ETA 2892-A2 movement's rotor noise is noted by several owners as audible due to the thin case, and the winding feel is described by one owner as unrefined. The small crown is also flagged as difficult to manipulate, and the OEM strap is disliked by one owner. One source mentions the polished case may show light swirlies.