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Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton AutovsSeiko Alpinist

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Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Skeleton Auto
MSRP $1,475
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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 redesigned dial that balances complexity and legibility, forming an "H" logo and highlighting the H-10-S movement. Owners appreciate the 80-hour power reserve and the seamless blend of the bracelet with the lugs. The watch is available in 40mm and 36mm sizes, with prices ranging from A$1,925 to A$2,200, and features 50m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto highly for its distinctive dial design and impressive 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.

Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto36mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto80h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto50m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto$1,475
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Field
Diameter
36mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.55mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.4mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
purple
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10-S
6R35
Power Reserve
80h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,475
$750
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