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Hamilton Ventura S AutovsZelos Nova 37

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Ventura S Auto
HamiltonVentura S Auto
MSRP $1,345
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899
What people say

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Hamilton Ventura S Auto

The Hamilton Ventura S Auto is widely regarded as a conversation-starting, unique, sci-fi-inspired piece with a cool openworked dial. Owners praise its good finishing and find it more versatile for everyday wear than initially expected, with some acknowledging its iconic status. However, the Hamilton Ventura S Auto is also described as expensive for its features, with limited styling versatility and a design that some find polarizing, leading to a novelty that can wear off. Concerns are raised about its 14mm thickness and dial legibility, with some finding the side wings overwhelming for smaller wrists and the case wearing large. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Hamilton Ventura S Auto for its distinctive design and conversation-starting qualities, despite its polarizing aesthetic and price point.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ventura S Auto34mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Ventura S Auto48h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Ventura S Auto50m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Ventura S Auto$1,345
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
34mm
37mm
Thickness
10.65mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
37mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Salmon

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
C26.101
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
48h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,345
$899
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