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Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart AutovsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Open Heart Auto
MSRP $2,695
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto36mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto80h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto50m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto$2,695
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Mother of pearl
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,695
$218

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto is noted for its dressy yet versatile design, featuring striking gradient dials and intricately shaped cutouts that reveal the H-10 movement. It boasts an 80-hour power reserve and Nivachron hairspring. The watch is available in 36mm, 40mm, or 42mm stainless steel cases. On balance, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto is appreciated for its visually engaging dial and movement display at its price point.

From video reviewers

The smoked dial's precision cutouts offer a captivating view of the automatic movement. Legibility is compromised by the open-heart design.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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