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Hamilton Jazzmaster Power Reserve AutovsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Jazzmaster Power Reserve Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Power Reserve Auto
MSRP $1,425
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Power Reserve Auto42mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Power Reserve Auto40h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Power Reserve Auto50m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Power Reserve Auto$1,425
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.64mm
13mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
H-13
Miyota 9075

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,425
$935

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Power Reserve Auto

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Power Reserve Auto is praised by owners and reviewers for its value and history, featuring an 80-hour power reserve caliber H-13 movement. Owners note poor lume, easily scratched polished bezels, and a mineral crystal on the movement display. One owner suggests the 80-hour power reserve is difficult to achieve without manual winding. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Power Reserve Auto well for its value and history, despite noted drawbacks in finishing and crystal material.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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