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Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim AutovsTissot Heritage 1938

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

Jazzmaster Slim Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Slim Auto
MSRP $825
Heritage 1938
TissotHeritage 1938
MSRP $925

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Slim Auto40mm
Heritage 193839mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Slim Auto50h
Heritage 193838h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Slim Auto30m
Heritage 193850m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Slim Auto$825
Heritage 1938$925

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
8.35mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite
Indices
Applied
Arabic

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
No caliber
11 1/2'''
Power Reserve
50h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
$925

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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.

Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage-inspired design and excellent value, particularly as a COSC-certified automatic under $1000. The dial's ability to catch light and subtly change colors, along with rosy gold numerals, is a frequent highlight. The watch uses a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement, though its 38-hour power reserve is noted as less than some contemporary offerings. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for smaller options. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming retro aesthetics and impressive chronometer movement at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

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