Which is cheaper, the Hamilton Ventura S Auto or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

At MSRP the Praesidus 42mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $680, against $1,345 for the Hamilton Ventura S Auto — a $665 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton Ventura S Auto or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

The Praesidus 42mm Automatic wears larger at 38mm versus 34mm for the Hamilton Ventura S Auto — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton Ventura S Auto or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

The Praesidus 42mm Automatic is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Hamilton Ventura S Auto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hamilton Ventura S Auto or the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

The Hamilton Ventura S Auto carries a 48-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus 42mm Automatic.

What movement does the Hamilton Ventura S Auto run compared to the Praesidus 42mm Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hamilton Ventura S Auto uses the C26.101 and the Praesidus 42mm Automatic uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

Hamilton Ventura S AutovsPraesidus 42mm Automatic

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

Hamilton Ventura S Auto

h24105330

MSRP $1,345

Praesidus 42mm Automatic

P-42-HP-GRSG

MSRP $680

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ventura S Auto34mm

42mm Automatic38mm

Power Reserve

Ventura S Auto48h

42mm Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Ventura S Auto50m

42mm Automatic100m

MSRP

Ventura S Auto$1,345

42mm Automatic$680

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

42mm Automatic

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

C26.101

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

48h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,345

$680

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