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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline AutovsZelos Helmsman 3

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Jazzmaster Thinline Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Thinline Auto
MSRP $1,145
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto40mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto42h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto50m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto$1,145
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
8.45mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Beige
SS - Frost

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
2892-A2
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,145
$529

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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.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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