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Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto ChronovsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,995
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono45mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono60h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono100m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono$1,995
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
15.35mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
23mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-21
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$388

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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 increase in quality and attention to detail, its versatile dial layout suitable for dressing up or down, and its bulletproof build that remains problem-free for years. Accuracy figures range from gaining about 5 seconds per day to keeping time within 10 seconds per day even after extended periods without service. Some owners find the lack of a second hand a deal-breaker, and the 45mm size can be chunky and may not fit under shirt sleeves. Concerns exist regarding the movement's serviceability, high maintenance costs, and intervals. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono highly for its robust build and quality for the price, despite some reservations about its size and serviceability.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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