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Hamilton Ventura Quartz Gold | LIMITED EDITIONvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Ventura Quartz Gold | LIMITED EDITION
HamiltonVentura Quartz Gold | LIMITED EDITION
MSRP $11,995
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ventura Quartz Gold | LIMITED EDITION33mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Ventura Quartz Gold | LIMITED EDITION40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Ventura Quartz Gold | LIMITED EDITION50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Ventura Quartz Gold | LIMITED EDITION$11,995
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
33mm
39mm
Thickness
9.38mm
10.4mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
F05.115

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,995
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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