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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline AutovsPhoibos Reef Master

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Jazzmaster Thinline Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Thinline Auto
MSRP $1,145
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto40mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto42h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto50m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto$1,145
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
8.45mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Beige
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
2892-A2
SII NH38
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,145
$335

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Phoibos Reef Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Reef Master for its exceptional value, highlighting its sapphire crystal, DLC coating, and extensive BGW9 lume. The watch is noted for its cool lume, with one owner finding it not bulky despite its robust build. The Shamrock Green dial and texture are highly praised, as is the comfortable bracelet with solid end links. However, the bezel action is described as rough, and the basic folding clasp is a disappointment. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +-2 sec/day. Some find the 42mm size almost too big for their wrists, and the date window is considered too small. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Reef Master highly for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

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