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Hamilton Ventura QuartzvsPraesidus DD-45

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Ventura Quartz
HamiltonVentura Quartz
MSRP $1,075
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ventura Quartz24mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
Ventura Quartz40h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
Ventura Quartz50m
DD-45100m
MSRP
Ventura Quartz$1,075
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
24mm
40mm
Thickness
7.82mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
13mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
OG

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
956.112
Ameriquartz USA

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,075
$299

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What people say

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Hamilton Ventura Quartz

The Hamilton Ventura Quartz is celebrated for its unique, eye-catching design and the simplicity it offers smaller wrists. One owner notes its 11mm thickness is substantial for a 32mm quartz watch. On balance, owners and reviewers praise the Hamilton Ventura Quartz for its distinctive aesthetic and suitability for smaller wrists.

Praesidus DD-45

The Praesidus DD-45 is lauded for its detailed vintage-inspired design and solid finishing, with reviewers highlighting the impressive aged indices and hands on the "Patina" version and a well-finished 38mm steel case. Its 100-meter water resistance exceeds that of the original military watches, and the included leather strap is praised for its quality and vintage character, despite initial stiffness. One reviewer notes the Landeron movement exhibits jerky hand-winding. Overall, reviewers rate the Praesidus DD-45 highly for its faithful vintage aesthetic and robust build at its $900 price point.

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