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Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton AutovsLorier Hydra SIII

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

Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto
HamiltonVentura XXL Skeleton Auto
MSRP $2,175
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto46mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto80h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto50m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto$2,175
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
46mm
39mm
Thickness
11.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10-S
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,175
$699

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What people say

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Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto

The Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto is recognized for its bold, avant-garde design featuring a unique triangular case. It is powered by a skeletonized H-10-S or ETA C07.901 movement, providing an 80-hour power reserve. The watch includes a black dial with sunray brushing and hands treated with Super-LumiNova, and comes on an integrated rubber strap. Reviewers note that while its distinctive aesthetic is a significant appeal, precise time-reading may not be its main focus. On balance, the Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto is appreciated for its striking, statement-making design and substantial power reserve.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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