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Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim AutovsPinion Pure Steel

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Jazzmaster Slim Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Slim Auto
MSRP $825
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Slim Auto40mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Slim Auto50h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Slim Auto30m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Slim Auto$825
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
8.35mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
No caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
50h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
$1,715

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto is praised for its elegance, light weight, and impressive leather strap, offering a classy yet engaging aesthetic. Its thin 8mm profile, achieved partly by omitting a seconds hand and utilizing the ETA 2892 movement, contributes to its wearability. However, one owner notes the 44mm case size as being very large, and another finds it less appealing than vintage Hamilton models, though the black dial version is considered better looking. Overall, owners appreciate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto for its slim profile and elegant design.

Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

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