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Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton AutovsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Skeleton Auto
MSRP $1,475
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto36mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto80h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto$1,475
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
10.55mm
10.4mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
purple
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10-S
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,475
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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