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Hamilton Ventura XXL AutovsTissot Classic Dream

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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 Classic Dream

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream for its exceptional value, citing its traditional dress watch aesthetic, sapphire crystal, and Swiss movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its superb wearability, with one source noting its 8.1mm thickness and another its 40mm case size. The dazzling white dial with Roman numerals and the dark blue sunray dial are frequently mentioned as attractive features. However, some owners desire an automatic movement and higher water resistance than the standard 50 meters. The silver dial version's indexes are noted to lack lume and visibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream highly for its classic design and value proposition.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ventura XXL Auto46mm
Classic Dream40mm
Power Reserve
Ventura XXL Auto80h
Classic Dream80h
Water Resistance
Ventura XXL Auto50m
Classic Dream50m
MSRP
Ventura XXL Auto$1,845
Classic Dream$550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
11.25mm
10.23mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
40mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Indexes

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
H-10
Tissot Powermatic 80

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,845
$550
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