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Hamilton Ventura Quartz Gold | LIMITED EDITIONvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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Ventura Quartz Gold | LIMITED EDITION
HamiltonVentura Quartz Gold | LIMITED EDITION
MSRP $11,995
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ventura Quartz Gold | LIMITED EDITION33mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
Ventura Quartz Gold | LIMITED EDITION40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Ventura Quartz Gold | LIMITED EDITION50m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
Ventura Quartz Gold | LIMITED EDITION$11,995
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
33mm
36mm
Thickness
9.38mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
17mm
18mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
F05.115
Swiss High-Torque Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,995
$1,450

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What people say

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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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action, making it enjoyable to handle and use. One owner finds the 36mm case comfortable after an initial adjustment period, while another reports accuracy within a few seconds of atomic time. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and enjoyable tool-watch characteristics.

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