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Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto ChronovsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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

Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
MSRP $2,275
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono41mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono60h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono$2,275
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
15.1mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-21
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,275
$328

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono for its dramatic quality and attention to detail, with its versatile design suitable for dressing up or down. Timekeeping is generally good, with one owner reporting gains of no more than 5 seconds per day, and another noting their 7750-based movement has kept time within 10 seconds per day even after 15 years without service. Some owners find the lack of a second hand a dealbreaker, and the 45mm size may not fit comfortably under sleeves. Concerns exist regarding potentially high maintenance costs and intervals. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono highly for its bulletproof build and classic, dressy appearance at an accessible price point.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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