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Hamilton Ventura XXL AutovsTissot PRX

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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.

Tissot PRX

The Tissot PRX is widely praised for its excellent case and bracelet finishing, offering remarkable value and a luxurious feel that belies its price point. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight its comfortable, thin profile and integrated bracelet design. The dial pattern is noted for its retro, 1980s aesthetic, and the reliable automatic movement contributes to its appeal as a strong contender for a first mechanical watch. However, some owners point out a lack of micro-adjustment on the bracelet clasp, and one reviewer noted issues with quality control on a chronograph model, including a malfunctioning hand and dust on the dial. The sapphire crystal's lack of AR-coating and the shininess of the hour and minute hands are also mentioned as minor drawbacks. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PRX highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Powermatic 80 movement's reliability and 80-hour power reserve are consistently praised. The integrated bracelet's susceptibility to scratches is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on whether the Powermatic 80 movement's accuracy significantly surpasses the quartz version.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ventura XXL Auto46mm
PRX40mm
Power Reserve
Ventura XXL Auto80h
PRX
Water Resistance
Ventura XXL Auto50m
PRX100m
MSRP
Ventura XXL Auto$1,845
PRX$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
11.25mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
39.5mm
Lug Width
23mm
12mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
11.5'
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,845
$450
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