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Hamilton Ventura XXL AutovsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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Ventura XXL Auto
HamiltonVentura XXL Auto
MSRP $1,845
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ventura XXL Auto46mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
Ventura XXL Auto80h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Ventura XXL Auto50m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Ventura XXL Auto$1,845
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Casual
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
11.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
23mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Standard

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,845
$195

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What people say

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Hamilton Ventura XXL Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Ventura XXL Auto's cool style and design. However, the dial is hard to read as an everyday wear watch. Overall, owners find the Hamilton Ventura XXL Auto's design appealing, though legibility is a noted drawback for daily use.

From video reviewers

The unique "boomerang" shape and retro-futuristic design are strong draws. Legibility is a significant compromise for the distinctive aesthetic.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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