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Hamilton Ventura QuartzvsPraesidus DD-45 Hangar Midnight

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Ventura Quartz
HamiltonVentura Quartz
MSRP $1,075
DD-45 Hangar Midnight
PraesidusDD-45 Hangar Midnight
MSRP $875

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ventura Quartz24mm
DD-45 Hangar Midnight40mm
Power Reserve
Ventura Quartz40h
DD-45 Hangar Midnight40h
Water Resistance
Ventura Quartz50m
DD-45 Hangar Midnight100m
MSRP
Ventura Quartz$1,075
DD-45 Hangar Midnight$875

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
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
Sand-Distressed Leather

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
956.112
Ameriquartz USA

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,075
$875

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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 Hangar Midnight

The Praesidus DD-45 Hangar Midnight is lauded for its unique, two-year-developed "Patina" dial, designed to authentically mimic aging on indices and hands, with reviewers highlighting its 38mm stainless steel case as ideal for wearability and its vintage aesthetic. Reviewers note solid finishing and a well-made leather strap, alongside a robust 100-meter water resistance. However, the "A-11" caseback engraving is seen by some as a departure from strict authenticity, and the lume is less bright than anticipated due to the aging treatment. The Swiss Landeron L24 movement's hand-winding action is described as jerky. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus DD-45 Hangar Midnight a compelling vintage-inspired watch, primarily due to its unique dial development and wearable case size.

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