Tudor Prince Date HydronautvsVero Watch Company Open Water 41
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Measurements
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Prince Date Hydronaut
Open Water 41
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Thickness
11.3mm
11mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
n/a
38h
Movement
ETA 2824-2
Sellita SW200-1
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
3 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Tudor Prince Date Hydronaut for its impressive case design, with one enthusiast specifically noting the appeal of an ivory dial with red accents. One owner reported a watch that was not running upon receipt, requiring a 9-week repair, but it has since kept great time. The Tudor Prince Date Hydronaut is powered by an ETA 2824-2 automatic movement. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Tudor Prince Date Hydronaut for its distinctive case design and aesthetic details.
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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