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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Special EditionvsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

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What people say

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver is widely praised for its elegant Bauhaus design and harmonious dial proportions, offering exceptional value. Reviewers highlight its lens-shaped casing and flow-formed lugs as key design elements. Some owners find the 38mm size wears larger than expected due to its all-dial appearance, while others consider it versatile for both formal and casual occasions. A potential readability issue is noted with the silver indexes and hands in dim light compared to other variants. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver highly for its clean design and value proposition.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition40mm
Orion 38 silver38mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition
Orion 38 silver43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition50m
Orion 38 silver30m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition$825
Orion 38 silver$3,060

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
7.35mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Hamilton 980.163
Nomos Alpha
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
43 hoursh
Jewels
0
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
$3,060
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