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Hamilton Ventura XXL AutovsTAG Heuer Connected

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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.

TAG Heuer Connected

Owners widely praise the TAG Heuer Connected for its attractive design and premium look and feel, with some appreciating its lightweight titanium construction and traditional watch aesthetics. However, many owners and reviewers flag significant functional shortcomings, including laggy and glitchy software, unreliable heart rate and GPS tracking, and poor battery life that requires nightly charging. Some feel the TAG Heuer Connected underperforms compared to less expensive alternatives and lacks seamless integration and long-term support. On balance, owners and reviewers find the TAG Heuer Connected appealing for its style over advanced functionality, but its value proposition is frequently questioned due to software issues and performance limitations.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ventura XXL Auto46mm
Connected45mm
Power Reserve
Ventura XXL Auto80h
Connected
Water Resistance
Ventura XXL Auto50m
Connected50m
MSRP
Ventura XXL Auto$1,845
Connected$1,750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Mechanical
Diameter
46mm
45mm
Thickness
11.25mm
14.8mm
Lug Width
23mm
Finish
Steel Fine-Brushed/Polished

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
H-10
Calibre E5
Power Reserve
80h
0h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,845
$1,750
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