Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline AutovsNOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto at true scale

Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue at true scale

Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue

Diameter

40mm

38.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47.5mm

Thickness

8.4mm

lowest

8.7mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

42h

43h

highest

MSRP

$1,145

lowest

$4,590

Movement

ETA 2892-A2

Nomos DUW 3001

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
8.45mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
Beige
Blue
Indices
n/a
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Nomos DUW 3001
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
43 hoursh
Jewels
0
27

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,145
$4,590
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Auto is widely praised for its gorgeous, stunning, and captivating dials, particularly the champagne and burgundy variants, and its thin, comfortable, vintage-inspired design that fits well under shirt cuffs. Owners appreciate its clean, simple aesthetic, often noting the beauty of its applied indices and dauphine hands, and the slim profile afforded by its movement. Some users find the absence of a second hand liberating for quick setting and avoiding accuracy checks. However, opinions are mixed on its thinness, with some finding it too thin for their preference. The ETA 2892-A2 movement's rotor noise is noted by several owners as audible due to the thin case, and the winding feel is described by one owner as unrefined. The small crown is also flagged as difficult to manipulate, and the OEM strap is disliked by one owner. One source mentions the polished case may show light swirlies.

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 neomatik 39 midnight blue

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue for its versatile Bauhaus design and thin profile, making it suitable for both casual and formal wear. Reviewers highlight the sophisticated navy dial with rose gold accents and the clean aesthetic. Some owners, however, find the 38.5mm case wears larger than anticipated, with one regretting not opting for the smaller 35mm size for a more traditional dress watch feel on a 7-inch wrist, and another finding it a bit delicate. The lume is considered weak by one reviewer, and the gold accents on certain sizes are noted as potentially limiting. The watch features a 43-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue for its elegant design and wearability, despite some reservations about its perceived size and lume.

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