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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline AutovsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

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Jazzmaster Thinline Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Thinline Auto
MSRP $1,145
Orion 38 silver
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 silver
MSRP $3,060

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto40mm
Orion 38 silver38mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto42h
Orion 38 silver43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto50m
Orion 38 silver30m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto$1,145
Orion 38 silver$3,060

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
8.45mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Beige
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
2892-A2
Alpha | manual
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,145
$3,060

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto for its gorgeous, stunning, and captivating dials, particularly the champagne and burgundy variants, and its thin, comfortable profile, often noted at around 7mm to 8.4mm, making it ideal for wearability under shirt cuffs. The ETA 2892 movement is considered a strong value, though some owners report the rotor can be noisy and the winding feel unrefined, while others find the small crown difficult to manipulate. The absence of a second hand is polarizing, with some appreciating the simplicity and ease of setting, while others miss its presence. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto highly for its attractive, thin design and dial beauty at its price point.

From video reviewers

The slim case profile and affordable price point are consistently praised. Reviewers noted the absence of a second hand.

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.

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