Bertucci A-2RA RETROFORM NATOvsBertucci A-2S Pantera Six

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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.

Bertucci A-2RA RETROFORM NATO at true scale

A-2RA RETROFORM NATO

Bertucci A-2S Pantera Six at true scale

A-2S Pantera Six

Diameter

40mm

40mm

MSRP

$185

lowest

$225

Movement

USA movement (5-year battery)

Quartz

Case

1 specs
Material
Fiber-reinforced polycarbonate Unibody
Stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Duraform
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
USA movement (5-year battery)
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$185
$225
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Reviews

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Bertucci A-2RA RETROFORM NATO

Owners praise the Bertucci A-2RA RETROFORM NATO for its good value, durability, and recognizable unique design rooted in classic field watches. The watch features a super cool strap and a domed crystal offering excellent clarity and resistance, with its lightweight polycarbonate case making it ideal for active use. Some owners note the 40mm case can wear thick on smaller wrists and that the fixed bars limit strap choices, though Bertucci's own NATOs are high quality. The quartz movement is functional, though one owner observed the second hand occasionally misses minute markers. Overall, owners rate the Bertucci A-2RA RETROFORM NATO highly for its ruggedness and uniqueness as a quartz beater watch.

Bertucci A-2S Pantera Six

Owners widely praise the Bertucci A-2S Pantera Six for its durable construction, fixed lugs, and military-grade specifications, with many appreciating the superior accuracy of its quartz movement over mid-range automatics. Some owners note the titanium case marks easily, and the lume is considered average. A few users report the second hand occasionally misses minute markers or is misaligned, and one owner found battery changes difficult. The fixed lugs are praised for robustness by some, while others find them too thick. Overall, owners rate the Bertucci A-2S Pantera Six highly for its robust build and reliable quartz timekeeping at an affordable price.

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