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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer AutochronovsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Performer Autochrono
MSRP $2,645
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono42mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono60h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono$2,645
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
15.22mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-31
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,645
$428

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono for its versatile design, clean no-date dial, and comfortable wearability. Reviewers note the 42mm model features dauphine hands and a tachymeter bezel, powered by the H-31 automatic chronograph movement with a 60-hour power reserve. Some owners report an 80-hour power reserve and find the watch a beautiful choice for daily wear, while others express concerns about the price point and the durability of the black bezel. Accuracy averages just over 2 seconds per day, though one owner experienced an internal issue requiring service. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono for its attractive styling and daily wearability, despite some reservations regarding its price and bezel durability.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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