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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer AutovsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto

Owners praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto for its stylish looks, clean case finishing, and 80-hour power reserve, making it a good option for a first Swiss watch. Some owners note the 34mm size might be small and suggest it is a bit pricey. One owner finds the flatter crystal reduces light reflection and perceived chunkiness, and it sits well on smaller wrists due to a reasonable lug-to-lug distance. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto highly for its blend of brand reputation, aesthetics, and practical features at its price point.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 date

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its thinness, comfortable 38mm size, and simple Bauhaus-inspired design, noting its versatility and the quality of its German in-house manual-wind Alpha movement. However, some owners report significant accuracy issues, with one experiencing a gain of 60 seconds per day, and the hard-edged case is noted to be prone to scratches. The watch is also said to wear larger than its case size. On balance, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its elegant design and slim wearability, despite some concerns about accuracy and case durability.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Performer Auto34mm
Tangente 38 date37.5mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Performer Auto80h
Tangente 38 date42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Performer Auto100m
Tangente 38 date30m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Performer Auto$1,245
Tangente 38 date$3,320

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
34mm
37.5mm
Thickness
0mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Blue
White
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-10
Nomos DUW 4101
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
80h
42 hoursh
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,245
$3,320
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