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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Special EditionvsZelos Nova 37

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

From video reviewers

The wafer-thin case and intricate dial textures are standout features. The quality of the stock leather strap is a shared concern. Reviewers differed on whether the 37mm or 38mm case size was more accurate.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition40mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition
Nova 37
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition50m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Thinline Special Edition$825
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
7.35mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
37mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Salmon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hamilton 980.163
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
$899
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