Which is cheaper, the Hamilton Ventura XXL Auto or the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) is the cheaper of the two at $375, against $1,845 for the Hamilton Ventura XXL Auto — a $1,470 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton Ventura XXL Auto or the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)?

The Hamilton Ventura XXL Auto wears larger at 46mm versus 42mm for the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton Ventura XXL Auto or the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)?

The Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Hamilton Ventura XXL Auto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hamilton Ventura XXL Auto or the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)?

The Hamilton Ventura XXL Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red).

What movement does the Hamilton Ventura XXL Auto run compared to the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hamilton Ventura XXL Auto uses the H-10 and the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) uses the SII NH35A.

Side by side

Hamilton Ventura XXL AutovsSpinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)

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

Hamilton Ventura XXL Auto

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MSRP $1,845

Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)

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MSRP $375

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ventura XXL Auto46mm

Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)42mm

Power Reserve

Ventura XXL Auto80h

Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)40h

Water Resistance

Ventura XXL Auto50m

Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)100m

MSRP

Ventura XXL Auto$1,845

Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Olive Oyl Red

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

H-10

SII NH35A

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,845

$375

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)'s polished case finish and textured dial, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. Some find the 24-hour subdial functionally illogical and visually unappealing, while others prefer a smoother dial texture over the current finish. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) for its striking dial and high-quality bracelet at its price point.

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