Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton AutovsOrient Star M34 Avant-garde F8 Skeleton
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Measurements
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Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
M34 Avant-garde F8 Skeleton
Diameter
36mm
42.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm
Thickness
10.6mm
lowest
12.4mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
Power Reserve
80h
highest
60h
MSRP
$1,475
lowest
$1,905
Movement
Hamilton H-10-S
Orient F8F64
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 praise the Orient Star M34 Avant-garde F8 Skeleton for its semi-skeleton blue dial, useful power reserve complication, and incredible value at its price point, with some noting its case and bracelet geometry is similar to Grand Seiko's Evolution 9 series. The in-house F8F64 automatic movement is considered reliable and mesmerizing through the skeleton window. The Orient Star M34 Avant-garde F8 Skeleton is available for around $1000 and includes both leather and steel straps. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Star M34 Avant-garde F8 Skeleton highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.
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