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Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim AutovsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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

Jazzmaster Slim Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Slim Auto
MSRP $825
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Slim Auto40mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Slim Auto50h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Slim Auto30m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Slim Auto$825
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
8.35mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
No caliber
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
$428

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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.

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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