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Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton AutovsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto
HamiltonVentura XXL Skeleton Auto
MSRP $2,175
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto46mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto80h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto50m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto$2,175
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Field
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
11.25mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10-S
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,175
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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