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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto ChronovsVaer Field

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Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Auto Chrono
MSRP $2,095
Field
VaerField
MSRP $329

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono42mm
Field40mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono60h
Field40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono100m
Field100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono$2,095
Field$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
15.23mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-21
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,095
$329

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono for its value and dressy yet substantial look. The H-31 or adapted 7753 movement is noted, alongside a 60-hour power reserve. Some owners prefer a 3-6-9 subdial layout or a smaller case size, and the movement's thickness makes it unsuitable for those seeking a slim watch. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono highly for its value and refined aesthetic.

Vaer Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Field's wearability, citing its slim 10.4mm thickness and 40mm case size. Reviewers and owners alike commend the crisp dial and excellent C3 SuperLuminova lume, with one owner noting it is "crazy bright." The Miyota 9015 movement is reported by one owner to run at +6 seconds per day. Some owners find the date window on older models to be a design flaw, and the lug hole placement can create a gap with standard straps. The $549 price is considered a hard sell by some, with others feeling it offers less value than established brands. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Field highly for its comfortable, slim case and bright lume at its price point.

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