Which is cheaper, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Hamilton Ventura S Auto?

At MSRP the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto is the cheaper of the two at $989, against $1,345 for the Hamilton Ventura S Auto — a $356 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Hamilton Ventura S Auto?

The Smith & Bradley Draper Auto wears larger at 42mm versus 34mm for the Hamilton Ventura S Auto — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Hamilton Ventura S Auto?

The Smith & Bradley Draper Auto is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Hamilton Ventura S Auto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Hamilton Ventura S Auto?

The Hamilton Ventura S Auto carries a 48-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto.

What movement does the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto run compared to the Hamilton Ventura S Auto?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Hamilton Ventura S Auto uses the C26.101.

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Draper Auto42mm

Ventura S Auto34mm

Power Reserve

Draper Auto38h

Ventura S Auto48h

Water Resistance

Draper Auto100m

Ventura S Auto50m

MSRP

Draper Auto$989

Ventura S Auto$1,345

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

Superluminova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

C26.101

Power Reserve

38h

48h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$989

$1,345

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