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Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton AutovsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Skeleton Auto
MSRP $1,475
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto36mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto80h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto50m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto$1,475
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Field
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
10.55mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
purple
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10-S
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,475
$428

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto is praised for its redesigned dial that balances complexity and legibility, forming an "H" logo and highlighting the H-10-S movement. Owners appreciate the 80-hour power reserve and the seamless blend of the bracelet with the lugs. The watch is available in 40mm and 36mm sizes, with prices ranging from A$1,925 to A$2,200, and features 50m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto highly for its distinctive dial design and impressive power reserve at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the H-10 automatic movement is a notable strength. Water resistance to 5 ATM is considered on the lower side for the price point.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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