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Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date AutovsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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Jazzmaster Day Date Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,045
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto40mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto80h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto50m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto$1,045
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.52mm
12.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$679

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto for its versatility as an everyday and business-casual timepiece. One owner specifically notes it felt the best on their wrist after trying multiple options. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto highly for its comfortable wearability and suitability for various occasions.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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