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Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton AutovsVario 1918 Pilot

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
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto36mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto80h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto50m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto$1,475
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Skeleton
Pilot
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
10.55mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
purple
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10-S
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,475
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Pilot

The Vario 1918 Pilot is praised for its classy, unique, and beautifully done vintage theme, especially its 45-degree tilted enamel dial and cathedral hands, offered at a bargain price. Owners note the Miyota 8N33 hand-wound movement with over 40 hours of power reserve and C3 lume. Some find the 40mm size a bit small for larger wrists, and the Vario logo is occasionally seen as out of place. The tilted dial is impractical for right-wrist wear, and one owner reported disappointment with the movement's loudness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1918 Pilot well for its unique dial execution and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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