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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline AutovsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time owners widely praise its stunning dials and excellent value, noting it looks far more expensive than its price point. One owner highlights the green Mockingbird variant's fantastic dial, index, and hand combination, along with a great crown. However, some owners criticize legibility issues due to dial markers and hands disappearing into the sunburst pattern, and find the stock straps and bracelets too short with limited micro-adjustments. One owner also describes the case as big, round, and somewhat boring. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its visually striking dials and perceived value, despite some concerns regarding legibility and bracelet fit.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto40mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto42h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto50m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto$1,145
Presage Cocktail Time$625

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
8.45mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47.5mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
Dial Color
Beige

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
4R34
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,145
$625
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