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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline AutovsPinion Pure Steel

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Jazzmaster Thinline Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Thinline Auto
MSRP $1,145
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto40mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto42h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto50m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Thinline Auto$1,145
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
8.45mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
2892-A2
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,145
$1,715

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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.

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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