Which is cheaper, the Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Auto or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $1,725 for the Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Auto — a $1,300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Auto or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Auto wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Auto or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Auto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Auto or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

What movement does the Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Auto run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Auto uses the H-10 and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 AutovsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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

Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Auto

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MSRP $1,725

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ventura Elvis80 Auto42mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Ventura Elvis80 Auto80h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Ventura Elvis80 Auto50m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

Ventura Elvis80 Auto$1,725

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

Dollar Diver

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

H-10

SII NH38A

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,725

$425

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Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Auto

The Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Auto is recognized for its distinctive, asymmetric triangular case design and an 80-hour power reserve from its H-10 automatic movement, offering significant value under $1,500. Reviewers note the case features a mix of brushed and polished finishes, complementing a multi-level dial. However, the integrated strap design limits third-party options, and the crystal is prone to reflections. Its performance and complications are seen as comparable to other Hamilton models in its price bracket. Overall, reviewers consider the Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Auto a unique and well-priced evolution of a classic design.

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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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