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Hamilton Ventura S AutovsHamilton Ventura Quartz Gold | LIMITED EDITION

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Hamilton Ventura S Auto

The Hamilton Ventura S Auto is widely regarded as a conversation-starting, unique, sci-fi-inspired piece with a cool openworked dial. Owners praise its good finishing and find it more versatile for everyday wear than initially expected, with some acknowledging its iconic status. However, the Hamilton Ventura S Auto is also described as expensive for its features, with limited styling versatility and a design that some find polarizing, leading to a novelty that can wear off. Concerns are raised about its 14mm thickness and dial legibility, with some finding the side wings overwhelming for smaller wrists and the case wearing large. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Hamilton Ventura S Auto for its distinctive design and conversation-starting qualities, despite its polarizing aesthetic and price point.

Hamilton Ventura Quartz Gold | LIMITED EDITION

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Ventura Quartz Gold | LIMITED EDITION as a unique and cool conversation starter, with its asymmetrical design noted as noteworthy rather than garish. Some owners initially found it ugly but fell in love with it after trying it on, preferring the quartz version and finding it wears smaller than dimensions suggest, even on smaller wrists. However, the dial can be hard to read, and some find its sharp edges problematic with certain clothing. One owner noted the lack of AR coating as a drawback. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Ventura Quartz Gold | LIMITED EDITION highly for its unique design and conversation-starting appeal.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ventura S Auto34mm
Ventura Quartz Gold | LIMITED EDITION33mm
Power Reserve
Ventura S Auto48h
Ventura Quartz Gold | LIMITED EDITION
Water Resistance
Ventura S Auto50m
Ventura Quartz Gold | LIMITED EDITION50m
MSRP
Ventura S Auto$1,345
Ventura Quartz Gold | LIMITED EDITION$11,995

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
34mm
33mm
Thickness
10.65mm
9.38mm
Lug Width
16mm
17mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
C26.101
F05.115
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
48h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,345
$11,995
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