Bertucci A-2RA RETROFORM NATOvsRatio Quest (Lewis and Clark Edition)

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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

Ratio Quest (Lewis and Clark Edition) at true scale

Quest (Lewis and Clark Edition)

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

n/a

9.1mm

Water Resistance

n/a

100m

MSRP

$185

$120

lowest

Movement

USA movement (5-year battery)

VX42

Case

4 specs
Thickness
n/a
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Material
Fiber-reinforced polycarbonate Unibody
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
n/a
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Duraform
Sapphire (anti-reflective)
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
USA movement (5-year battery)
VX42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$185
$120
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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.

Ratio Quest (Lewis and Clark Edition)

Ratio Quest (Lewis and Clark Edition) owners praise its sapphire crystal, good lume on the hands, and the detailed engraving on the caseback, including the "Pi" logo on the second hand. The watch features a quartz movement and 100m water resistance. Some owners consider its Singaporean origin a downside post-purchase, while others highlight its value at £41 with accurate timekeeping from the quartz movement. Overall, owners rate the Ratio Quest (Lewis and Clark Edition) highly for its surprising lume and detailed caseback engraving at its price point.

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