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Hamilton Ventura QuartzvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Ventura Quartz
HamiltonVentura Quartz
MSRP $1,075
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ventura Quartz24mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Ventura Quartz40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Ventura Quartz50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Ventura Quartz$1,075
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
24mm
39mm
Thickness
7.82mm
10.4mm
Lug Width
13mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
956.112

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,075
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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