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Massena LAB Dato-RacervsHamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Dato-Racer
Massena LABDato-Racer
MSRP $1,595
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Thinline Auto
MSRP $1,145

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dato-Racer40mm
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto40mm
Power Reserve
Dato-Racer38h
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto42h
Water Resistance
Dato-Racer50m
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto50m
MSRP
Dato-Racer$1,595
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto$1,145

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Thickness
10.5mm
8.45mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Beige

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW400-1
2892-A2
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$1,145

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What people say

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Massena LAB Dato-Racer

Owners widely praise the Massena LAB Dato-Racer as an excellent everyday watch, appreciating its blend of 1970s-inspired aesthetics with modern dimensions. This model is a limited edition of 99 pieces. On balance, owners rate the Massena LAB Dato-Racer highly for its successful fusion of vintage design and contemporary wearability.

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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