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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.

Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD

Owners widely report the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's movement winds smoothly, and the 36mm case, while small, does not feel cheap. Reviewers note the gold PVD coating, paired with black dials and applied Breguet numerals, evokes a vintage aesthetic. One owner points out the acrylic crystal, while another reviewer flags the Hangzhou micro-rotor movement as rattly and loose on the wrist. The movement features a gold-toned rotor, blue screws, and pink jewels, and the case has vertical brushing on the bezel and circular brushing on the lugs. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's vintage aesthetic and smooth winding action, despite some concerns about the micro-rotor movement's rattle.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ventura XXL Auto46mm
MR Classic - Gold PVD36mm
Power Reserve
Ventura XXL Auto80h
MR Classic - Gold PVD42h
Water Resistance
Ventura XXL Auto50m
MR Classic - Gold PVD30m
MSRP
Ventura XXL Auto$1,845
MR Classic - Gold PVD$589

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
46mm
36mm
Thickness
11.25mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
44mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
Black
Gold PVD - Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-10
Hangzhou 5000A
Power Reserve
80h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,845
$589
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