Galo EnamelvsHamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Galo Enamel at true scale

Enamel

Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto at true scale

Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

Diameter

38.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

11.2mm

8.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

41h

42h

highest

MSRP

$282

lowest

$1,145

Movement

Seiko NH35

ETA 2892-A2

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11.2mm
8.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Enamel
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Beige
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
ETA 2892-A2
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
41h
42h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$282
$1,145
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Galo Enamel

Owners widely praise the Galo Enamel for its distinctive enamel dial. The watch includes both leather and silicone strap options. One owner notes the black enamel variant offers a more subdued aesthetic, while also flagging that the finishing was slightly lacking. Overall, owners appreciate the Galo Enamel for its unique dial and included strap versatility.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

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.

From video reviewers

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