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Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim AutovsNOMOS Glashütte Metro 38

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto is praised for its elegance, light weight, and impressive leather strap, offering a classy yet engaging aesthetic. Its thin 8mm profile, achieved partly by omitting a seconds hand and utilizing the ETA 2892 movement, contributes to its wearability. However, one owner notes the 44mm case size as being very large, and another finds it less appealing than vintage Hamilton models, though the black dial version is considered better looking. Overall, owners appreciate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto for its slim profile and elegant design.

NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 Datum for its high-quality polished stainless steel case, flawless matte/metallic silver-plated dial with a sloping design, and Bauhaus-inspired minimalist aesthetic. The in-house DUW 4101 movement with the Swing-System escapement is also a highlight. Legibility is a point of mixed opinion, with some finding the thin silver hands on the grey dial difficult to read in certain light, while others report no issues. Some owners note a slight convexity on the front window's edge, and a few find the hand length and dial's shininess distracting. Accuracy is reported as +2 sec/day by one owner. The $3.5k price point is seen by some as a turn-off, while others consider it reflective of the watch's value and craftsmanship. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 Datum highly for its distinctive design and in-house finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38's beautiful polishings are a unique aspect of Glashütte watchmaking. The watch's water resistance of 3 atm is a limitation for those who plan to wear it in wet conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for active wear, with one reviewer stating it may not be the most rugged option and the other not explicitly stating its limitations in this area.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Slim Auto40mm
Metro 3838.5mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Slim Auto50h
Metro 3853 hoursh
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Slim Auto30m
Metro 3850m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Slim Auto$825
Metro 38$3,220

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
8.35mm
7.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Finish
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Nomos DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
50h
53 hoursh
Jewels
0
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
$3,220
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