Side by side

Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Special EditionvsHenry Archer Tidslinje

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

Add a watch

Some links are affiliate links — lug2lug may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosures

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition for its thin 7mm profile and clean dial with superb, slightly raised metallic hour numerals, offering excellent value around $300. Its ETA quartz movement provides fantastic accuracy, and the lack of a second hand with sharp minute markers allows precise time-telling at a glance, making it ideal for fitting under shirt cuffs. However, the lume is considered terrible, disappearing within minutes. Some owners find the ETA 2892-A2 movement's rotor noisy and its winding feel unrefined, with a few finding the $945 price steep. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition highly for its thin profile and clean dial design at the price.

Henry Archer Tidslinje

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Tidslinje for its superb build quality, captivating dial designs, and comfortable wearability, with many highlighting its 40mm size and 12.1mm thickness as very wearable. The triple date function is appreciated for its utility and collection variety, and the beads of rice bracelet is frequently noted for its comfort and quality. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting +/- 2-4 seconds per day and others around 10-15 seconds per day as advertised. Some owners find the day/month indicators and the numbering for days of the week to be tiny and hard to read, and the black bezel is considered disproportionately large and cosmetic by some. One owner noted disappointment that a micro-adjust clasp is no longer offered on the Lunaris model. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Tidslinje highly for its captivating design and excellent value for money.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition40mm
Tidslinje40mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition
Tidslinje
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition50m
Tidslinje200m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition$825
Tidslinje$821

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Thickness
7.35mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hamilton 980.163
Miyota 9122
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
$821
Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

DiscussionNot started
Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.