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Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton AutovsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Skeleton Auto
MSRP $1,475
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto36mm
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto80h
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto50m
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto$1,475
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME$5,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
GMT
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
10.55mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
18mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
purple
Anthracite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10-S
L844.4
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,475
$5,200

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What people say

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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.

LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines Spirit Zulu Time for its superb finishing, smooth crown action, and mesmerizing ceramic bezel, with many noting its premium pilot/sporty design and unique dial details. The movement is consistently lauded for its extreme accuracy, running at 0 to +1 second per day, and the watch is considered to offer remarkable value that punches above its price point. However, the bracelet is criticized by multiple sources for its push-pin adjustment and limited micro-adjustment holes, and the 42mm case size with a 49.3mm lug-to-lug is noted as potentially large for smaller wrists, though some users express a preference for the 39mm size. One owner reported their movement failed within the first year and found setting the date a "nightmare," while another owner notes minor criticisms like the date window being slightly off-center. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Zulu Time highly for its impressive finishing and accuracy at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size is a significant strength, addressing previous concerns about thickness. The value proposition within the GMT market is also a shared positive point. No consensus on weaknesses was reached.

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