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Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart AutovsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Open Heart Auto
MSRP $2,695
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto36mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto80h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto50m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto$2,695
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Mother of pearl
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,695
$888

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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 Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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