Hi Regina, So glad to hear you love your new watch!!
The watch was a trade from a family member! I traded a garmin for it since I never use the garmin. This watch is my favorite watch now! I don’t much care for the straps it comes with because it feels cheap. I bought a 30 dollar vario trench strap and it’s gorgeous on the wrist
Hi Eric,
Trading a Garmin for a Smokey Bear watch is high praise! Hope you enjoy it, and take it on some epic adventures.
Hi Gregory,
So glad you love your new VERO X Scout Motors Moonstone Blue Workhorse! We hope the color is even more vibrant in person!
The design and color of the watch really create a unique look. It feels exceptionally sturdy and well-built while also wearing well, and I'd say that it is definitely worth the cost. A negative for some people might be the lume. I find it lacking in that degree, but it wasn't an important part of my decision to purchase the watch.
Hi Ryan,
Thanks for getting a Smokey Bear watch!
Hopefully in the summer days, that UV charge will give your lume the boost it needs to really pop at night. Enjoy your new watch!
Can’t say enough about this watch other than I wish there were more offerings in this price range that looked this good. As a metro Portland resident, I am happy to support local businesses, especially when they can deliver like this.
Hi Alex,
Thanks so much for checking us out, and buying local!
We're always stoked to see our watches living their best lives out in the PNW.
Beautiful to behold and it fits perfectly on my 6.5in wrist. About 5-6 holes still available in the strap.
It's a beautiful and comfortable watch. The strap fits my 6.3 in (16 cm) wrist perfectly. There are about 5 holes left on the strap to increase it's length. More quartz watches please!
Hi Steve,
Thanks for your review of your SW-Q Silver Falls!
That extra room will come in handy in the warmer months too. So glad to hear you love your new watch!
Thanks for you review, Russ! So glad you love your new Smokey Bear watch!
Thanks Brian!!
Rugged watch; comfortable; not too big for a petite woman but the watch face does sit significantly high on the wrist; only thing missing is more illumination of the watch hands for nighttime.
Hi Wendy,
Thanks for your review of your VERO X Scout Motors watch! Stoked to see it on a women's wrist finally! From one woman to another, you're rockin' it!
I've been waiting for the Open Water Crown Point 38 and it has not disappointed in anyway. This is now my daily wear and by far my favorite watch in the collection. If your thinking about it, don't hesitate. You won't be disappointed. These Open Water watches are an excellent buy!
Hi Connor,
Thanks so much for your review of your new Open Water 38. We hope you get some great use out of it and take it on some epic adventures!
I have been collecting for over 30 years. I was recently exposed to one of your pieces and thought I would give it a shot. I have owned several Nodus watches and the clasp is exceptional. It is what pushed me over the edge to buy. I was not disappointed at all. I have paid twice as much and not received something of this quality. More bold colors in the Open water 38 and I would buy them all.
Hi Brian,
Thanks for your review of your new Open Water 38! We're stoked to hear you're loving the features, and the vibrant colors. The Nodus clasp really was a game changer. They are so genius, and comfortable. Thanks again!
I've owned this watch about 18 months, worn it on a dozen hikes, to coffee with friends, etc. It still keeps good time, looks great, and the bronze casing has taken on a nice patina.
Out of the box, the leather strap is sturdy as all get out, so sweating in it is the best way to break it in. Now, it's soft and comfortable. Initially, the casing left a light green spot on my wrist from the sweat interacting with the bronze, but after the first few wears, it doesn't do that anymore.
I have small wrists (5'8" 165lb woman), so this is about as big as I would feel comfortable wearing. It's a field watch, so it's not dainty (which I like). Even so, it doesn't look or feel too big on me.
I own a dive watch from another company that was about the same price point whose pendulum is very audible. Not so with this Smokey watch. The movement is quiet, and the lumen is bright when even a little charged. The face is handsome, and the numbers are easy to read.
Basically, what you see on the website is what you get. The photos are accurate. It's a great watch.
Hi Lily,
Thank you so much for your review of your Smokey Bear watch!
We are so glad to hear that you love it so much! We hope you continue to take it on some great adventures!
Great watch. Seems bulletproof. Love the folded map and Scouts Lead the Way. Being a double Spur holder myself (silver and gold) it means a lot. I will put it through it's paces, lots of outdoor time and will let you know.
Scouts Out
Hi James,
Thanks so much for your review! That's high praise!
We hope you take your watch on some epic adventures!!
I inquired about shipping and the response was quick and helpful. They got the delivery out ASAP and I received it much quicker than otiginally expected. Much appreciated! Great watch!
Hi John,
Thanks so much for your review of your new Smokey Bear watch! Stoked to hear you're loving it, and we could get it to you on time ;)
Not a lot to say here. It tells time and it looks good. I was surprised that the watch weighs less than expected, in a good way. It is thicker than my normal watches and does a good job knocking the paint off door jambs when I pass through and thus far there isn't a single blemish on the watch.
This is definitely my go to when I need to do some hands on work that I typically do not wear my nicer watches for fear of scuffing them up. This watch takes the punishment and doesn't have a scratch on it. It will likely slowly start to move up the rotation to be my number 1 worn watch.
Hi Chad,
Thanks for your review of your new VERO X Scout Motors Workhorse watch! Glad to hear you're putting it to the test!
Have Been wearing it every day for about a month now very durable and good quality and I love the look only complaint is that it does turn your wrist green but not unhappy with it as it is real bronze.
Hi Andrew,
Thanks so much for your review of your new Smokey Bear watch. The bronze does have that 'living patina' that will continue to evolve as it is in contact with your skin and with the elements. We have heard of customers adding a light layer of wax to their caseback to help to stop the transfer of material to their skin. That will slow over time and with frequent wear as well.
If you ever want to return your watch to a brighter tone, we have an at-home tutorial using natural products on that via the link below. There are also chemical based options like Brasso and Flitz.
https://vero-watch.com/pages/smokey-bear-80th-cleaning
Thanks again, Andrew!
Hi Allen!
So stoked to hear you love your new watch, and its bold color!
I bought this from my wife who is a big Smoky Bear fan. The watch came in excellent condition and we enjoyed the box and two bands. After using the watch for a few days, we noticed that the watch losing 10+ seconds a day. We would expect it to keep a little better time fresh out of the box.
Hi Daniel,
Thank you for your review of your wife's Smokey Bear watch. It sounds like the watch may have gotten magnetized a bit in transit.
If you could try manually winding the watch 20-30 times to make sure that it has a good amount of stored power in the mainspring, and then track the time up to 48 hours, that will either solve the 10 second discrepancy, or let us know that it will need to come in for a quick timing calibration.
If you find that it's still losing 10 seconds per day after trying those steps out, please email us at support@vero-watch.com. Our team will get you a return shipping label to get it in on the watchmaker's bench. Thank you again, Daniel!