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Hamilton Ventura XXL AutovsHalios Universa II

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

Ventura XXL Auto
HamiltonVentura XXL Auto
MSRP $1,845
Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ventura XXL Auto46mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
Ventura XXL Auto80h
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
Ventura XXL Auto50m
Universa II100m
MSRP
Ventura XXL Auto$1,845
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
46mm
38mm
Thickness
11.25mm
11.8mm
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
Sapphire (double-domed)
Dial Color
Black
Gold

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,845
$995

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What people say

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Hamilton Ventura XXL Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Ventura XXL Auto's cool style and design. However, the dial is hard to read as an everyday wear watch. Overall, owners find the Hamilton Ventura XXL Auto's design appealing, though legibility is a noted drawback for daily use.

From video reviewers

The unique "boomerang" shape and retro-futuristic design are strong draws. Legibility is a significant compromise for the distinctive aesthetic.

Halios Universa II

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa II for its applied indices, excellent finishing for the price, and comfortable 38mm dimensions. The integrated bracelet design with a satisfying micro-adjust clasp and case architecture are described as masterclasses. However, some find the bracelet clasp chunkier than the overall design, and the angular lug design is noted as not being for everyone. One owner reported unexpected pastel dial colors and a poor winding action. On balance, owners rate the Halios Universa II highly for its applied indices and excellent finishing at the price point.

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