Vero Watch Company Open Water 41vsWolbrook Skindiver Automatic

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Measurements
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Open Water 41

Skindiver Automatic
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Thickness
11mm
lowest
13mm
Water Resistance
200m
highest
150m
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
MSRP
n/a
$449
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 8315
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic for its vintage aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and legible dial, with many noting the quality of the Beads of Rice bracelet and tropic strap. Some owners report exceptional accuracy from the Miyota 8315 movement, while others find it noisy. Criticisms include laughable lume from one source, a crown that lacks a positive lock, and drilled lugs that can be problematic with certain spring bars. The warranty policy not transferring to subsequent owners is a significant concern for some. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic a quality piece for its price, offering a handsome vintage look with solid specifications.
The vintage-inspired design and comfortable wearability of the 38mm case are consistently praised. However, reviewers note that the bracelet feels light and lacks a premium feel. Opinions are divided on the world timer bezel.
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