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Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto ChronovsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,995
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono45mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono60h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono$1,995
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
45mm
37mm
Thickness
15.35mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
23mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-21
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$428

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono for its dramatic increase in quality and attention to detail, its versatile dial layout suitable for dressing up or down, and its bulletproof build that remains problem-free for years. Accuracy figures range from gaining about 5 seconds per day to keeping time within 10 seconds per day even after extended periods without service. Some owners find the lack of a second hand a deal-breaker, and the 45mm size can be chunky and may not fit under shirt sleeves. Concerns exist regarding the movement's serviceability, high maintenance costs, and intervals. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono highly for its robust build and quality for the price, despite some reservations about its size and serviceability.

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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