Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton AutovsOrient Star Avant-garde Skeleton


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Measurements
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Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto

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 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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.
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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