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Hamilton Ventura QuartzvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

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Ventura Quartz
HamiltonVentura Quartz
MSRP $1,075
OLD SMITH 90-001
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-001
MSRP $405

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ventura Quartz24mm
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
Power Reserve
Ventura Quartz40h
OLD SMITH 90-00140h
Water Resistance
Ventura Quartz50m
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
MSRP
Ventura Quartz$1,075
OLD SMITH 90-001$405

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
24mm
35mm
Thickness
7.82mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
13mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Gold

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
956.112
TMI VD78A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,075
$405

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What people say

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Hamilton Ventura Quartz

The Hamilton Ventura Quartz is celebrated for its unique, eye-catching design and the simplicity it offers smaller wrists. One owner notes its 11mm thickness is substantial for a 32mm quartz watch. On balance, owners and reviewers praise the Hamilton Ventura Quartz for its distinctive aesthetic and suitability for smaller wrists.

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

KUOE OLD SMITH is widely praised for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable 35mm wearability, with owners noting its attractive bronze case and dial contrast. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent accuracy. However, the case finishing is considered average for the price, and the lume fades quickly. Some find the small date window difficult to read, and the Seiko NH38 movement is described as noisy. The 18mm lug width and PVD-coated strap hardware are also noted as drawbacks. Overall, owners and reviewers find the KUOE OLD SMITH to be a compelling vintage field watch offering good value, particularly for its aesthetic appeal and accuracy.

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