Micromilspec Mad as a smokejumpervsVero Watch Company Open Water 41
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Measurements
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Mad as a smokejumper
Open Water 41
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
n/a
38h
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Case
4 specsMovement
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Micromilspec Mad as a smokejumper for its Grade 5 Titanium construction, light weight, and impressive finishing for its price point, with one owner calling the Sellita SW200-1 movement "an absolute dream" and designating the watch their daily driver. However, one owner questioned the "mil spec" designation, noting its 100m water resistance. On balance, owners rate the Micromilspec Mad as a smokejumper highly for its exceptional value and build quality at its price.
Vero Watch Company Open Water 41 owners and reviewers praise its exceptional design, finishing, and surprisingly thin wearability at 11mm height and 40mm width, with a 47mm lug-to-lug measurement. The bead-blasted finishing offers a clean, novel look, and its matte treatment extends across the entire bezel. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is regulated in-house to +/-5 seconds per day. Some commenters suggest a lumed pip at 12 and a dive bezel as desirable options. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vero Watch Company Open Water 41 highly for its elegant, contemporary tool watch design and comfortable wearability.
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