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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline AutovsSpinnaker Hull Chronograph

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Jazzmaster Thinline Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Thinline Auto
MSRP $1,145
Hull Chronograph
SpinnakerHull Chronograph
MSRP $149

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto40mm
Hull Chronograph42mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto42h
Hull Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto50m
Hull Chronograph100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto$1,145
Hull Chronograph$149

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
8.45mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Beige
Maroon

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
2892-A2
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,145
$149

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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.

Spinnaker Hull Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hull Chronograph for its stunning textured dial and impressive value, with a meca-quartz movement offering quartz accuracy and mechanical chronograph function. The build quality, including a milled clasp, solid links, and sapphire crystal with AR coating, is noted as exceeding expectations for the price. One owner finds the 42mm case wearable due to short lugs, while another describes the dial as gorgeous and the watch as running perfectly. However, one owner reports a $198 repair quote for a cracked crystal, described as "fused to the case," though other forum members dispute this cost. The lume is considered mediocre, and the 24-hour subdial is seen by one owner as functionally futile. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Chronograph highly for its exceptional dial and build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Burnt Maroon features a reliable and accurate Seiko VK73 movement. A suitable lug-to-lug fit makes it suitable for smaller wrists. The watch's 15mm thickness may be a drawback for some, particularly those with smaller wrists or those who prefer a more compact watch.

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