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Hamilton Jazzmaster Skeleton AutovsZelos Helica

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Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Skeleton Auto
MSRP $1,475
Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto36mm
Helica39mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto80h
Helica40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto50m
Helica100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Skeleton Auto$1,475
Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
10.55mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
purple
39 - Wave MOP

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10-S
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,475
$499

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Zelos Helica

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica for its stunning, often color-shifting dials, with specific mentions of the MoP, slate grey, 'Steel Blue', and red opal variants being particularly captivating and artful. The 39mm case size is noted as fitting well on smaller wrists, and the overall build quality and finishing for the price are frequently highlighted as impressive, with one owner calling it "a lot of watch for the price." Some owners appreciate the novel bracelet designs and full lume dials, while others find the bracelet and clasp edges sharp or the clasp lacking on-the-fly adjustment. Opinions on the date window are mixed, with one owner disliking it. The Zelos Helica Moonphase was considered cluttered by one owner, and its $1K USD price point was felt to be steep by another, though popular variants sold out rapidly. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Helica highly for its striking dial designs and impressive value proposition.

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