Vero Watch Company Open Water 41vsWolbrook Skindiver Automatic

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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.

Vero Watch Company Open Water 41 at true scale

Open Water 41

Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic at true scale

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 specs
Thickness
11mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
38h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$449
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Vero Watch Company Open Water 41

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.

Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic

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.

From video reviewers

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.