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Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton AutovsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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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 Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial for its stunning, inky black urushi lacquer dial, noting its deep visual depth and soft sheen with gold accents or Roman numerals. The 40.2mm stainless steel case, rated for 100 meters of water resistance, is considered classy and elegant, with one owner appreciating the interplay of light on the dial's textured hands and glossy second hand. The 72-hour power reserve of the 6R5H or 6R54 movement is a consistent highlight, and the accessible price point is frequently mentioned. Some owners note visible pores on the white logo and Roman numerals, and visible scratches from polishing in bright light, while one reviewer flags the GMT function's dial setting as slightly wonky. Accuracy is rated at +25 to -15 seconds per day by multiple sources.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto36mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto80h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto50m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto$1,475
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
36mm
40.2mm
Thickness
10.55mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
purple
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10-S
6R5H
Power Reserve
80h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,475
$1,650
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