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Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator CinemavsVaer Atlas

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

Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema
HamiltonJazzmaster Regulator Cinema
MSRP $1,475
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema42mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema40h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema50m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema$1,475
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.83mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Cream

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
H-12
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,475
$699

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema

The Hamilton Jazzmaster is widely praised for its value and refined design, with specific models highlighted for sophisticated skeletonization and minimalist aesthetics. Owners appreciate elegant dial work, such as the "spiky H" logo on the Skeleton or the open-heart design on other variants, and the slim profile of the Thinline Automatic is frequently noted. The Calibre H-10-S movement is recognized for its substantial 80-hour power reserve. However, opinions vary on the practicality of open-heart designs, with some finding them gimmicky or impacting legibility, particularly as wearers age. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from 2-3 seconds fast per day to less precise performance, and repair costs can be a consideration. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Hamilton Jazzmaster for its attractive design and accessible price point, with specific models offering unique aesthetic appeals.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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