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Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim AutovsZelos Helmsman 3

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

Jazzmaster Slim Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Slim Auto
MSRP $825
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Slim Auto40mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Slim Auto50h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Slim Auto30m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Slim Auto$825
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
8.35mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
SS - Frost

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
No caliber
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
$529

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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.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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