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Dan Henry 1972vsHamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

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1972
Dan Henry1972
MSRP $370
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Thinline Auto
MSRP $1,145

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197241mm
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto40mm
Power Reserve
197240h
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto42h
Water Resistance
1972
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto50m
MSRP
1972$370
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto$1,145

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
8.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Beige

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
2892-A2
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$370
$1,145

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Dan Henry 1972

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1972 Maverick for its cool retro style, 12-hour chronograph, sapphire crystal, and comfortable 40mm-equivalent wearability. The distinct chrono pusher clicks and the unique ability to turn off the running seconds are also noted strengths. However, the lume is not bright or evenly applied, and the alarm feature is considered poorly executed, with a quiet, short-lived alarm and a difficult-to-use pusher. One owner reported a negative customer service experience involving a dead quartz movement. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1972 highly for its retro styling and value despite noted shortcomings in its lume and alarm functionality.

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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