Hamilton Ventura QuartzvsKnot Watches CMP-34SV

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Hamilton Ventura Quartz at true scale

Ventura Quartz

Knot Watches CMP-34SV at true scale

CMP-34SV

Diameter

24mm

34mm

Lug-to-Lug

38mm

n/a

Thickness

7.8mm

lowest

8mm

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

MSRP

$1,075

$174

lowest

Movement

956.112

Miyota 6P24

Case

6 specs
Diameter
24mm
34mm
Thickness
7.82mm
8mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
n/a
Lug Width
13mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Ivory

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
956.112
Miyota 6P24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,075
$174
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Hamilton Ventura Quartz

The Hamilton Ventura Quartz is celebrated for its unique, eye-catching design, a trait that has cemented its place in Hollywood history, notably appearing in the Men in Black films and with Elvis Presley. Owners praise its ability to bring beautiful simplicity to smaller wrists. One owner notes that the 11mm thickness can feel substantial for its 32mm case size. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Ventura Quartz highly for its distinctive design and Hollywood provenance.

Knot Watches CMP-34SV

Knot Watches CMP-34SV owners praise its attractive dials and unique dial texture, balancing minimalism with detail for depth and personality, and note impressive Seiko-like finishing and quality for an attractive price. One owner loves the light cream dial and orange second hand. However, one owner reported poor timekeeping and received no company response, while another expressed disappointment with the strap and engraving quality. The 34mm CMP-34SV uses a Miyota quartz movement and features attractive dials for its price point. Overall, owners appreciate the Knot Watches CMP-34SV for its aesthetic appeal and finishing at its price, though some have noted issues with timekeeping and strap quality.