Customer Reviews

So, all in all it's a very nice watch. It's very well done and in the short time I have it, it's running within 10 sec a day. So, why didn't I give it 5 stars? Two reasons. 1) I think for the price they could have used a Citizen 9000 series movement and 2) The strap. I find the leather strap to be really stiff and uncomfortable. I changed mine out the first day and that made a huge difference. Maybe after a month or more of constant wear it would have softened up or maybe I could have used a bunch of leather conditioner but why should I have to? I had a bunch of straps lying around so it was a no brainer.

Do I recommend the watch? At the sale price yes I do.

Very pleased with timepieces. Quality materials used throughout wrapped in beautiful packaging. May order another. Only disappointment was both containers missing Smokey Bear stickers and only one box had a pin.

I love bronze field watches and this is easily one of the best I've seen. The only odd choice is including a brozne case back which will give you a green wrist and is why I only give it a 4/5.

Love the watch! Build quality, dial size, hands, Lume. Seiko Movement is great! Tried and true. Plus it has been regulated.
Think mine is about -5 seconds a day.
Plus I love all the straps it came with. And I got the extra dark color striped one. leans more into the Smokey Bear vibes.

My only thing I would like to see more of your watches have a date complication.
I’m always reaching for my phone now to look for the date now.

Better in person than in photos.
The size, the weight, the undeniably cool neon yellow… it feels premium and unique.
I am super happy with my purchase

First off the watch is beautiful. I wish I would have bought when they had the black and silver pair. And I certainly wish they come out with more colors. 10 year on a quartz watch is amazing and made from a Portland company is such a reminder of where I came from. However the strap is just too short. I am on the second to last hole and could go tighter if I wore it as a handwatch. Based on another review I thought it could work but the second strap loop has no material in it and will have to fine another strap unfortunately. That said the strap is very comfy. Just wish it fit.

This is a beautiful solid watch. Very happy with Vero’s customer service and product.

As many children of the 90’s, it was ingrained that I alone would be responsible to prevent forest fires. As someone who lived in Portland during some of the worst forest/wild fire seasons in the last 10 years, I was pleasantly surprised to see discover this watch, especially from a company based in Portland. Maybe it was also quite an impulse purchase as well.
First of all, the watch is what’s promised; the bronze case is handsome and it’ll probably age uniquely. The dial with Smokey at 12 o’clock is fantastic. I wish it had a date especially at this price. The leather band isn’t anything special and the inclusion of the fabric band is great touch.
The “meh”: the bronze leaves a green blue stain on my arm from the sweating so that’s annoying. The seiko movement is a little disappointing at this process; I feel like at this price from other independent watch makers would be looking at something like a miyota 9015 but maybe the bronze case increased manufacturing costs? No idea. I’ll probably end up gifting to my nephew who I’m trying to convert into a watch geek, but overall looking at this watch and rest of the catalogue of Vero, I’m glad I tried it out and walk away with a solid “meh"

I live my watch

Great watch! The face is awesome and it keeps great time! \n

So nice. So clean. Pictures dont even do it justice. My new favorite field watch! Quality product 👍

Versatile all-rounder - sporty enough to replace your field watch, dressy enough to fill in for your dress watch. Care was taken with little, minimalistic design cues like the lack of a minute track - this ensures the seconds hand isn't missing any indices, while boosting the elegance of the look. Suitable size for men's or women's wrists, with a durable battery quartz from Swiss manufacturer Ronda. DLC-coated case will resist scratches & other damage, and if the fitted strap is a little inflexible - experiment, this grab-and-go piece is actually a strap monster, should you wish to change the look. If you want to stray from the usual suspects for a budget everyday wearer, consider the actual value proposition you're getting from Vero here. Been very pleased, I grabbed a couple in different colours for use as weekend wearers, and haven't looked back. Exceptional specs for the price you're paying.

The Open Water 38 exceeded my expectations. A unique small sized diver, an all-blasted case, housing a trusted & reliable Swiss-made Sellita movement (no date), regulated by Vero for optimal accuracy. Best execution of a quick-release bracelet I've seen from an independent brand, actually works as designed, & the Nodus clasp is a bonus. All of this, backed by the best warranty protection in the micro brand space. Rates right alongside the big manufacturers' 'keepers' in my collection as as favorite, couldn't be more pleased. Unmatched value.

I returned it. Too small for me. Awaiting credit.

i had high expectations for this watch, and they've been met. i was expecting
a perfect fit on my 7-1/4" wrist, and i got it. The watch actually wears, to my eyes, a bit larger than its size, i think that's because the dial and bezel have the exact same hue, so it's one color edge-to-edge. the SW-200 is an excellent
movement, and the slimness of this watch, well, mine measures 10.4mm, and
for a 200 m dive watch, that's quite excellent. Some people call this a "summer
watch" but i expect to be wearing it all year long. the lume is bright and long-lsting, it goes all night, and i really appreciate that...all-in-all, this is an excellent
watch, thanks.

So I’ve had my watch about a month now love the looks of it and idea of it, but if I’m wearing a watch I expect to not have to reset it every single day. Especially with a price tag like this. Every three days it’s 5 minutes fast. Quality control is obviously crap if the watch’s don’t properly keep time. I don’t know how to make a watch but if I did you can bet I would make sure it works properly before shipping it to a customer.

Now this is my favorite watch 😁🤩
And the 2 strap is a very nice extra!

I had high hopes for this watch, but:
1. The brass looks like it was spray-painted on, and is streaky.
2. It left a greenish tinge on my wrist like cheap dime store jewelry.
3. The screw-in crown is not perpendicular and is difficult to screw on.
I had high hopes because I had previously purchased a Smoky Bear watch from VERO and I’ve been very happy with it.

Such a great watch maker and a fantastic new model. Go Vero!

This is my second VERO watch. The tide tracking option made me purchase this watch. Not to mention a sold movement and a fantastic warranty. The watch arrived fast and now performs above my expectations. Being able to track the tires at a glance is a fun and useful feature. Another VERO winner.

Bam! Vero did it again, another banger release. This may be the coolest surfing watch ever made. The build quality and movement should give decades of use; the design is perfect, the actual tide function is genuinely useful.

I’m quite thrilled to have it early, before the launch and I gotta tell you…

No one is doing what Vero is doing; modern field watches made for adventurers. The price/value combo for Vero is the best in the industry.

Keep dreaming Vero, and love what you’re doing.

I received my Smokey Bear 80 Anniversary Bronze watch today. After seeing all the Facebook advertising and YouTube reviews , seeing the watch in person exceeded my expectations. Being a watch collector for the last 20 + years, I have had the opportunity to own many watches, from luxury to budget friendly. The Smokey Bear watch is so impressive, it now at top of my field watch rotation. It’s has brought back so many fond memories of my childhood, camping in National Parks and teachings of fire preservation. The watch is focused on quality, style, design, field watch ruggedness and a touch of nostalgia. Thank you Vero Watch Company for the creation of this wonderful time piece and for supporting our US Forest Service.

I received my Smokey Bear 80th Edition in Forest Green in a very timely manner and I love it. I've tried both bands (which I appreciate) but I'm sticking with the tan leather one for now. Easy to set and comfortable to wear. Thanks for being such a great watch company. I'll be back in the future.

The Smokey Bear Campfire edition. This watch is a perfect size when you don’t feel like wearing something heavy. Very readable both day and night. And how much more classy can you be with the Smokey and forest service emblems. Think of a Mickey Mouse watch on steroids. Listen. This is the third Vero watch I’ve purchased in a short time. The watches are great, well thought out and executed. Plus their customer service is outstanding!!! So what are you waiting for?

I really like the design of this watch. In my opinion, it can be used for many different occasions.

In fact, this is my second Smokey Bear and I hope to have the opportunity to be a repeat customer of Vero Watch Company.