Gruppo Gamma who are now into their seventh year, launched their Venturo label last year and debuted the FIELD WATCH #1.
For 2020 Venturo has another offering and once again it’s a field watch, named simply the Field Watch #2.
Field watches are closely related to diver’s watches and share many of the same design attributes such as shock and water-resistance.
Both watch styles have military roots. Field watches once known as “trench watches” were designed for soldiers to wear in WWII.
Typically made of Stainless steel, they were engineered so that they were dust and waterproof but above all else they had to be accurate and legible.
The Venturo Field Watch #2 with its classic cushion-shaped case is based on the elusive Rolex Oyster Army watch, the Ref. 3139 that was issued in small numbers to soldiers during World War II.
There are some key differences, however. Unlike the 30mm Rolex, the Field Watch #2 offers greater wrist presence thanks to its larger 42mm case.
It also boasts a beautiful alternating brushed and polished surface finishing while the profile of its case-back gently recalls the iconic Rolex “Bubbleback”.
It also has a far more modern spec. with a 316L Stainless steel case, 200m of water-resistance, a Sapphire crystal, Swiss Super-LumiNova X1 grade, and a robust NH35A automatic mechanical movement from Seiko Instruments.
The Venturo Field Watch #2 comes in a full kit and is currently available for pre-order priced 349USD (shipping via DHL Express is FREE).
Two straps are included within the kit - one vegetable tanned leather and one rolled canvas.
Extra-long leather straps would also be available to those who require it. Pre-orders are expected to ship at the end March to early April 2020.
Follow the link HERE or the one embedded, below for more information, including full technical details.
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