Hamilton Ventura Quartz Gold Limited EditionvsLongines Vintage 1980s

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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 Gold Limited Edition at true scale

Ventura Quartz Gold Limited Edition

Longines Vintage 1980s at true scale

Vintage 1980s

Diameter

33mm

32mm

Thickness

9.4mm

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Water Resistance

50m

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MSRP

$11,995

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Movement

Hamilton F05.115

L150

Case

7 specs
Diameter
33mm
32mm
Thickness
9.38mm
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Lug Width
17mm
18mm
Material
Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
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Gold Coated
Water Resistance
50m
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Caseback
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Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Black
Gold
Indices
n/a
Baton

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Hamilton F05.115
L150

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,995
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Reviews

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

Hamilton Ventura Quartz Gold Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Ventura Quartz Gold | LIMITED EDITION as a unique and cool conversation starter, appreciating its distinctive triangular design and historical connection to Elvis Presley and *Men in Black*. Some owners find the asymmetrical design noteworthy and not garish, with one owner falling in love with it after initial hesitation and preferring the quartz version. However, reviewers and owners note that the dial can be hard to read, and the case shape may wear larger than its 33mm dimensions suggest. One owner found the sharp edges problematic with knitted clothing, and another flagged the lack of AR coating as a drawback. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Ventura Quartz Gold | LIMITED EDITION highly for its unique, historical design and conversation-starting appeal, despite some legibility concerns.

Longines Vintage 1980s

Owners celebrate the Longines Vintage 1980s for its fun dial and hands in unbelievable condition, a characteristic of the brand's well-executed vintage pieces. One owner notes slight misalignment on the minute lines relative to the applied gold markers and questions if the dial is a redial. The 32mm quartz watch was purchased for around $350 CAD in the 1980s. Overall, owners appreciate the Longines Vintage 1980s for its wearable vintage design and excellent dial condition.