Benrus Watches #3061 BORvsVero Watch Company Smokey Bear

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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

#3061 BOR

Smokey Bear
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
lowest
Thickness
9.9mm
lowest
12mm
Water Resistance
100m
120m
highest
Power Reserve
42h
highest
41h
MSRP
$1,995
n/a
Movement
ETA 2892-A2
Seiko NH38
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Benrus Watches #3061 BOR is praised for its faithful vintage styling and historical connection, with owners finding it a beautiful and versatile everyday watch. Reviewers note the modern 39.5mm sizing is a positive adaptation of the '60s field watch aesthetic. Some owners express dissatisfaction with the rally strap, with one suggesting a return for a different brand. Accuracy figures vary, with one report of +15 seconds per day and another noting a Soprod P024 movement with a 38-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers view the Benrus Watches #3061 BOR as a great value microbrand reissue, appreciated for its historical design and everyday wearability.
Owners widely praise the Vero Watch Company Smokey Bear for its cohesive design, with particular admiration for the bronze case's finish and patina potential, the textured dial, and the thematic hands and graphics. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its readability and the quality of the polished steel bezel ring. Some owners find the included leather strap stiff and note difficulties with strap changes due to undrilled lugs. The Seiko NH38 automatic movement is considered reliable, with one owner observing that it rarely needs winding even after time off the wrist. Overall, owners rate the Vero Watch Company Smokey Bear highly for its attentive design and quality finishing at the price point.
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