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Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton AutovsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Skeleton Auto
MSRP $1,475
Baby Alpinist
SeikoBaby Alpinist
MSRP $725
What people say

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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 Baby Alpinist

Seiko Prospex Land owners widely praise its comfortable, sub-12mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its sharp, attractive appearance featuring outstanding brushing and applied indices. Reviewers note its legible dial, solid movement, and 100m water resistance at a fair price, with some owners appreciating its unique combination of features. However, the stock strap is consistently described as stiff and uncomfortable, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel over cardinal directions. Accuracy is reported around -10 seconds per day, and the internal rotating bezel's action is considered good for the price but not as refined as higher-end models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise. The watch's lume is somewhat lacking, with the hour markers not being as bright as they'd like. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with some preferring 38mm and others 41.4mm.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto36mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto80h
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto50m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto$1,475
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Skeleton
Field
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
10.55mm
12.9mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
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
$725
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