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Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim AutovsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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

Jazzmaster Slim Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Slim Auto
MSRP $825
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Slim Auto40mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Slim Auto50h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Slim Auto30m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Slim Auto$825
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Thickness
8.35mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
No caliber
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$825
$218

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto is praised for its elegance, light weight, and impressive leather strap, offering a classy yet engaging aesthetic. Its thin 8mm profile, achieved partly by omitting a seconds hand and utilizing the ETA 2892 movement, contributes to its wearability. However, one owner notes the 44mm case size as being very large, and another finds it less appealing than vintage Hamilton models, though the black dial version is considered better looking. Overall, owners appreciate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto for its slim profile and elegant design.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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