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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto ChronovsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Auto Chrono
MSRP $2,095
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono42mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono60h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono100m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono$2,095
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
15.23mm
10mm
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
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,095
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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