Venturo Area III

When you’ve got been following Gruppo Gamma, you’ll know they launched a second model a couple of years in the past, Venturo. This Venturo Area III is the third area watch they’ve produced, and all have been very completely different. You will discover all of the Venturo evaluations right here on Watch Report, however this area watch takes the case from the Venturo Pores and skin Diver and makes it a clear field-style watch and likewise a GMT model as properly. So what precisely are you getting right here? An ideal wanting 40mm cushion fashion case, all in brushed chrome steel, with both a grey (as reviewed) or a black dial no date 3-hand area watch, No date, and an NH38 motion, beginning at a value of $360.

Specs:

• 40MM Stainless Metal Case
• 48.5mm Lug to Lug
• 22mm Lug Width
• 14mm Thick
• 166 Grams in Weight (On bracelet)
• Field Domed Sapphire Crystal
• 200m Water Resistance
• Screw Down Crown
• Seiko NH38 Motion
• Selection of Bracelet, Canvas or Each

Pricing: Strap-$360, Bracelet-$380, Each-$410

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So sure, there have now been 3 area watches from Venturo, and all have been very completely different. The primary mannequin was a 40mm spherical case, with syringe palms, and only a very classic-looking watch. The second was distinctive and took its design from a classic Rolex from the 40s, with a squarish fashion case, and fairly a departure from what the model(s) usually produce. Now we have now the Venturo Area III, which is only a area watch model of the Pores and skin Diver. The dial is completely different right here, printed vs the diver’s sandwich, and naturally no dive bezel, however just about the whole lot else is identical, the case, crown, case again, and bracelet, all the identical. Some could say that is lazy, however come on, what number of Tudor or Rolex watches launched yearly change one little factor and name it a brand new watch, they’re billion-dollar manufacturers. Venturo was in a position to take an current mannequin and produce a unique fashion, and I feel they’ve accomplished job with it as properly.

A 40mm case, nearly 14mm thick, which is 1mm thicker than the earlier Pores and skin Diver as a result of Seiko NH38 motion as a substitute of the Miyota 9039. Nonetheless, I do not discover this to be a really thick-looking piece, nor does it put on as such, even with that box-domed sapphire crystal. The cushion-style case provides this watch a bigger look as does the 22mm lugs and a considerably lengthy lug to lug, for a 40mm case. So what does that imply? If you’re somebody in search of a svelte piece, this is not it. This actually wears extra like a 42mm as a result of total dimensions, and you’ll see that on my 7 1/2 inch (19.05cm) wrist. The massive screw-down crown is simple to seize, even when worn, and the drilled lugs are nonetheless right here to assist with strap modifications. The bezel is brushed chrome steel, which does look nice however does decide up scratches simply, one thing that would have been prevented with a hardened coating.

Though I’ve the usual area watch right here, I do wish to point out the GMT model rapidly. The identical case, bracelet, crown, and many others, however with a set 24-hour bezel, and naturally the GMT hand. No sadly grey dial model, solely black and you may get it with a selection of date or no date, and the identical bracelet or canvas strap choices. Pricing begins at $380.

Venturo Area III GMT

The GMT completely does look nice, particularly with the purple accents, however I immediately fell in love with the grey dial, just because it is grey. I discuss this within the video, and it is not like the grey dials do not exist or the Venturo is the primary to do it, however many get it unsuitable in my view. They’re both too textured, or too darkish, and find yourself probably not being gray. This matte grey dial, mixed with the white printed markers and lume, simply seems nice, and it is good to see a dial that claims it’s grey and really is. The dial is clear and uncluttered and to run the chance of repeating myself too typically, in the event you take the general look and magnificence of this watch, it jogs my memory of the Sinn 856. Not a foul watch to be in comparison with, and one which could be very versatile.

The Venturo Area III (and the GMT) might be ordered with both a stainless bracelet, a canvas strap, or each. The most affordable possibility is the canvas strap, a khaki-colored strap that’s 130mm x 80mm, and I’ve talked loads about these straps from Gruppo previously, they’re canvas back and front, and really versatile and very nice examples of a canvas strap. My solely concern right here is you aren’t getting a selection of colours, and I do not really feel this yellow (it is undoubtedly extra yellow than khaki), would not actually work with the grey dial, and I do not assume it seems that means. nice with the GMT variants both.

The bracelet is really the way in which to go in my view, as that is a kind of bracelets that may simply fold up on itself, it is extraordinarily comfy, and though it could not look that thrilling, it’s stable, well-finished, and has a easy however purposeful clasp with a 4 micro-adjustments. The unsized bracelet is fairly massive as properly, and Gruppo Gamma states it ought to match as much as a 9-inch wrist.

And naturally, as anticipated, the Venturo Area III has glorious lume. BGW9 is used right here, and simply take a look at it, completely stuffed in and really brilliant, and I am unable to keep in mind a watch from Gruppo/Venturo the place the lume dissatisfied.

The Venturo Area III could use a case and bracelet from a earlier mannequin, however the brand new dials and bezels do change up the look fairly a bit and what you get is an easy and clear field-style watch and one which could be very reasonably priced. The GMT model appears to be getting all of the press, one more reason I feel I selected the usual grey dial to overview is that as a lot as I really like the look of the GMT, I’m a sucker for a non-nonsense watch resembling this, and sure, it could be easy however it’s removed from boring. The bezel could be higher if protected with a coating and I’d like to see a selection of canvas strap colours, however aside from that, one other nice providing from the price range facet of Gruppo Gamma.

See all of the fashions right here on the Gruppo Gamma web site HERE.

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