Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton AutovsOrient Star Avant-garde Skeleton

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto at true scale

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

Orient Star Avant-garde Skeleton at true scale

Avant-garde Skeleton

Diameter

36mm

42.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49.2mm

Thickness

10.6mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

80h

highest

50h

MSRP

$1,475

$765

lowest

Movement

Hamilton H-10-S

Orient F6F44

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
42.6mm
Thickness
10.55mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49.2mm
Lug Width
18mm
21mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
purple
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-10-S
Orient F6F44
Power Reserve
80h
50h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,475
$765
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto is praised for its dial design, which forms the Hamilton "H" logo and balances complexity with legibility. Reviewers note the H-10-S movement and its 80-hour power reserve. The 36mm case size is available, and the bracelet option is recommended for its seamless integration. Prices range from A$1,925 to A$2,200. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto highly for its distinctive dial design and substantial power reserve at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the H-10 automatic movement is a notable strength. Water resistance to 5 ATM is considered on the lower side for the price point.

Orient Star Avant-garde Skeleton

Owners widely praise the Orient Star Avant-garde Skeleton for its rich dial experience and value, often noting its affordability compared to luxury skeleton watches. The watch features skeletonization on the power reserve and seconds sub-dials, with applied polished markers and lumed hands. Accuracy is generally reported as better than the claimed +25/-15 seconds per day, with some owners seeing under 5 seconds per day. The movement offers a hacking function and a power reserve that sources report as either 50 or 60 hours. Legibility in dim light is considered weak but better than most skeleton watches. One reviewer notes the numeral XII is criticized for not cohering with the rest of the design. The Orient Star Avant-garde Skeleton is priced around $700-$1000 and includes both leather and steel straps. Overall, owners rate the Orient Star Avant-garde Skeleton highly for its detailed skeletonized design and value proposition.

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