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Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim AutovsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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

Jazzmaster Slim Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Slim Auto
MSRP $825
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Slim Auto40mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Slim Auto50h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Slim Auto30m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Slim Auto$825
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
8.35mm
13mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
No caliber
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
$935

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto is praised for its elegance, light weight, and impressive leather strap, offering a classy yet engaging aesthetic. Its thin 8mm profile, achieved partly by omitting a seconds hand and utilizing the ETA 2892 movement, contributes to its wearability. However, one owner notes the 44mm case size as being very large, and another finds it less appealing than vintage Hamilton models, though the black dial version is considered better looking. Overall, owners appreciate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto for its slim profile and elegant design.

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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