Venturo Area III-Arms-On Watch Evaluation

Venturo Area III

When you have 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 discipline watch they’ve produced, and all have been very completely different. You will discover all of the Venturo critiques right here on Watch Report, however this discipline watch takes the case from the Venturo Skin Diver and makes it right into a clear field-style watch and in addition a GMT model as effectively. So what precisely are you getting right here? A terrific trying 40mm cushion fashion case, all in brushed stainless-steel, with both a gray (as reviewed) or a black dial no date 3-hand discipline watch, No date, and an NH38 motion, beginning at a worth 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 Resistant
• Screw Down Crown
• Seiko NH38 Motion
• Alternative of Bracelet, Canvas or Each

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

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So sure, there has now been 3 discipline 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 discipline watch model of the Pores and skin Diver. The dial is completely different right here, printed vs the sandwich of the diver, and naturally no dive bezel, however just about all the pieces else is identical, the case, crown, case again, and bracelet, all the identical. Some might 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 distinct fashion, and I feel they’ve accomplished an excellent job with it as effectively.

A 40mm case, nearly 14mm thick, which is 1mm thicker than the earlier Pores and skin Diver because of the Seiko NH38 motion as a substitute of the Miyota 9039. Nonetheless, I don’t 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 isn’t it. This actually wears extra like a 42mm because of the general dimensions, and you may see that on my 7 1/2 inch (19.05cm) wrist. The big screw-down crown is straightforward to seize, even when worn, and the drilled lugs are nonetheless right here to assist with strap adjustments. The bezel is brushed stainless-steel, which does look nice however does decide up scratches simply, one thing that might have been prevented with a hardened coating.

Although I’ve the usual discipline watch right here, I do need to point out the GMT model rapidly. The identical case, bracelet, crown, and many others, however with a hard and fast 24-hour bezel, and naturally the GMT hand. No gray dial model sadly, solely black and you will 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 gray dial, just because it’s gray. I discuss this within the video, and it isn’t like gray dials don’t exist or Venturo is the primary to do it, however many get it unsuitable for my part. They’re both too textured, or too darkish, and find yourself not likely being gray. This matte gray dial, mixed with the white printed markers and lume, simply appears nice, and it’s good to see a dial that claims it’s gray and really is. The dial is clear and uncluttered and to run the chance of repeating myself too typically, when you take the general look and magnificence of this watch, it jogs my memory of the Sinn 856. Not a nasty watch to be in comparison with, and one which may be very versatile.

The Venturo Area III (and the GMT) will be ordered with both a stainless bracelet, a canvas strap, or each. The most cost effective choice 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 difficulty right here is you don’t get a selection of colours, and I don’t really feel this yellow (it’s positively extra yellow than khaki), doesn’t actually work with the gray dial, and I don’t assume it appears that nice with the GMT variants both.

The bracelet is actually the way in which to go for my part, as that is a type of bracelets that may simply fold up on itself, it’s extraordinarily snug, and although it could not look that thrilling, it’s strong, well-finished, and has a easy however purposeful clasp with a 4 micro-adjustments. The unsized bracelet is fairly giant as effectively, and Gruppo Gamma states it ought to match as much as a 9-inch wrist.

And naturally, as anticipated, the Venturo Area III has wonderful lume. BGW9 is used right here, and simply take a look at it, completely crammed in and really shiny, and I cannot bear in mind a watch from Gruppo/Venturo the place the lume disappoints.

The Venturo Area III might 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 a straightforward and clear field-style watch and one which may be very inexpensive. The GMT model appears to be getting all of the press, another excuse I feel I selected the usual gray dial to overview is that as a lot as I really like the look of the GMT, I’m a sucker for a no-nonsense watch reminiscent of this, and sure, it could be easy however it’s removed from boring. The bezel can be higher if protected with a coating and I’d like to see a selection of canvas strap colours, however apart from that, one other nice providing from the finances facet of Gruppo Gamma.

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

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