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Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton AutovsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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

Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto
HamiltonVentura XXL Skeleton Auto
MSRP $2,175
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto46mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto80h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto$2,175
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Diameter
46mm
39mm
Thickness
11.25mm
10.4mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10-S
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,175
$239

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What people say

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Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto

The Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto is recognized for its bold, avant-garde design featuring a unique triangular case. It is powered by a skeletonized H-10-S or ETA C07.901 movement, providing an 80-hour power reserve. The watch includes a black dial with sunray brushing and hands treated with Super-LumiNova, and comes on an integrated rubber strap. Reviewers note that while its distinctive aesthetic is a significant appeal, precise time-reading may not be its main focus. On balance, the Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto is appreciated for its striking, statement-making design and substantial power reserve.

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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