Which is cheaper, the Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

At MSRP the Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto is the cheaper of the two at $2,175, against $4,500 for the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 — a $2,325 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto wears larger at 46mm versus 45mm for the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173.

What movement does the Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto run compared to the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto runs a automatic caliber (H-10-S), while the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 runs a manual (Illinois Watch Co.).

Side by side

Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton AutovsVortic Watch Company Springfield 173

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

Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto

h24625330

MSRP $2,175

Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173

the-springfield-173-45mm

MSRP $4,500

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto46mm

Springfield 17345mm

Power Reserve

Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto80h

Springfield 17340h

Water Resistance

Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto50m

Springfield 173100m

MSRP

Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto$2,175

Springfield 173$4,500

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

H-10-S

Illinois Watch Co.

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,175

$4,500

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