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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer AutochronovsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Performer Autochrono
MSRP $2,645
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono42mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono60h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono100m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono$2,645
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
15.22mm
11mm
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
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-31
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,645
$888

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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 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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