Workhorse Canyon

Great watch that sits well on my larger wrist with clear and easy to read dials. I went with long on the strap as I have a 8 inch wrist but was even a little too long for me so I replaced with 20mm Vintage Khaki FKM Rubber Strap from Vero and have ordered some additional ones to try out from another company that specializes in straps. This is a workhorse watch and Vero has a great warranty on there products and you get a lot of watch for the price.

Expectations exceeded and my expectations were high! I’ve wanted a VERO watch for such a long time, the Workhorse immediately jumped out at me a few years ago, it stuck in my mind but having had a look online, they were out of stock.

From time to time I’d come back and check the VERO but with no stock or even any indication the Workhorse would ever be remade. Having received an email recently saying the Workhorse and specifically the Workhorse Backcountry was coming back, I jumped at the chance and purchased one.

I have to say from start to finish the whole experience has been undoubtably 5 stars, incredible price for this watch, delivery from the USA to me her in the UK was amazingly fast and well packed with care. As for the watch itself… it’s absolute quality through and through, excellent finishing, great actions on the buttons and two crowns.

Simply… I… love… this… watch! I hope you will to if/when you make the decision to get one.

I have included a few photos to show how my Scout edition has held up over time—the first picture is when it was brand new, the second is out on the job, and the last picture is its current state today.
This watch doesn’t get babied—it gets dragged through the trenches and buried in mud. The water and dirt resistance are top-notch, the legibility remains perfect, and the way the case is wearing down to bare steel under the scratched bullhorns gives it incredible character. If you want a tough, dependable watch that looks even better with a bit of hard-earned wear and tear, VERO nailed it with the Workhorse.

I have been enjoying the Vero X workhorse watch. I like the simplicity of the watch as just being a time keeper and appreciate the weight and build. Aesthetically the blue color combined with the red and stainless steel buttons also add a bit of levity and fun to my day every time I put it on.

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.

I was able to visit Chris at the Vero office to try on their watches when I was in Portland! I specifically came in to try the open water automatics but was blown away by how much I liked the workhorse. It fit super well, has a really nice presence and any time I head out into the mountains it is the watch I grab!

For a long time I had this chronograph on my radar. As a watch reviewer and enthusiast, my initial impression was bland however, as I looked over the watch more closely, the simplicity of design won me over….this is PRECISELY what outdoor watches should be, simple and effective.

I purchased the green workhorse backcountry because of its no nonsense, maintenance free design and effective legibility.

The ceramic coated case and sapphire crystal protect the exterior of the watch while having more than 100m of WR and triple-gasket screw down crown protects the inside. The dimensions of watch is chunky with a 44.5 case diameter combined with a 13.5 height off the wrist. While these dimensions are not uncommon, with a quartz movement it’s on the chunky side of a quartz movement chrono.

Legibility on the watch is outstanding. The black dial and whiteout hr/min hands is a breeze to read even without my reading glasses. The chrono hands and start/stop pusher are orange and this is THE best coordinated function set I’ve seen on a chrono at this price point. This is where the simplicity of design may be overlooked as an elementary design when in practical terms, it’s highly effective. The hour markers are a little small however, whenever a chrono is designed into a watch, dial space is at a premium. Smaller hour numbers is a concession at the point of purchase. As a former law enforcement officer, I’d wear this watch as my patrol watch…no question.

Are the components cheap? No. They are commensurate with this price point and this is inclusive of a 10yr warranty…the reviewer from earlier this month isn’t connecting the dots. The 2-piece Velcro strap is very comfortable and durable. Remember…10yr warranty.

My review of this watch will be out on January 26. @realidealgear

I highly recommend this watch.

My new favorite watch. I swapped out the factory band for a two piece Barton canvas strap in cool grey. This helped to reduce the wrist height on this rather thick timepiece. The combo looks great together and I definitely like the unique look of this watch!

Simply, thank you Vero. I was burned out, bored. Most watches are essentially a homage to everything before them. How many “revolutionary” dive watches are a 62MAS or submariner with different colored socks on. All of them. Anything else is a datejust with different dial markers. Enough already! Well Vero came through to save the day (and my faith in watches).
Saw a video from that knucklehead Jory and i knew this was nexus for a new direction in horology. Ingenuity. Love my Hoolie and hoping for a Backcountry in my future.
Again thank you Vero and Teenage Grandpa. Did you save horology? Maybe, maybe not. But you saved it for me.

I got mine a few days ago and couldn't be happier, this piece is beautiful but also functional and tough enough.

Love the strap, you can adjust it any way you like.

100% satisfied whit this purchase.

Tried talking myself out of buying the Hooligan several times and finally pulled the trigger. Simple lines that add to a pleasing design. Carry’s itself well with a masculine outline. Wears like a smaller watch with well placed pushers and crown, with the internal bezel’s crown moved so it doesn’t rub. The only issue I’ve noticed is that its hard to read low light, although I wasn’t purchasing this for low light visibility I’ve got a Luminox for that.

Just got my new “ Hooligan “. It’s a BEAUT !!!! Fast shipping , wonderful communication and fabulous watch . Plus these guys are based in the Rose City…..Buy one before they are gone !!! Thanks Vero !

I got mine early January and wanted to give it some wear before writing a short review. This robust watch has bags of character and I think the price point for a limited edition watch is great. I think the strap is fine for the style of watch and kept the watch in place firmly whilst getting smashed around in surf whilst at Australia's Jan Juc surf beach. Two things that could improve the next version would be better lume (the hands are lumed but not the dial or inner rotating bezel), and the inner rotating bezel is difficult to read because of the colour scheme (maybe a compass bezel would be good given the type of watch). Saying that I wouldn't give this one up and it is now part of my permanent collection. Think of this as the result of a cheeky hookup between a G-Shock and a traditional analogue field watch and you would be on the right track.

High quality, great product!

This is a really good watch. I like the cerakote, the case is tall, but wears well. My wrist sits right at edge of short/standard size strap and beginning of long. i went long, but it was far too long. (note my images show the standard size strap vero sent, after i swapped it) vero sent me a short strap at no cost. That really says alot about them standing behind their product. It was just a strap, which doesn'tmean alot in costs ver likely, but does make or break a watch, so the fact they did it next day after i inquired without questions tells me they very well mean what they say on their site. tge watch feels extremely well built and solid. the movement works well, and the replacement strap fits my roughly 7.3" wrist much better. To anyone with a wrist between 7.2-8" consider the short instead of long. the long strap is EXTREMELY long, and without a place to loop in excess strap it makes it unusable without modding that long strap if its too long. that's really the only design flaw

The watch band quality if for a $25 watch not a $450 watch. Had the pin pop out once on the band already in first 5 days of owning. Was super excited about the watch and the first week has been a let down. The Face of it looks great but dont think its worth the price.

Workhorse Canyon

Well made, minimalist functions, designed to be used in the field. Very pleased with this watch.

Overall a very nice watch. On the clunky side for sure but designed to "Take it". Not something for dress or office wear. I'd recommend (if you get it) a nice canvass strap like a Eulit. That really improves the overall look.

Great size and super comfortable and weight of it surprised me all in all a great field/tool watch

I’ve had it for about a week- love the watch. It’s just a lot of fun, the color scheme is great and love the pop of orange. I own the Canyon and the blue Workhorse- couldn’t be happier with both versions.

I’ve really enjoyed the watch. It’s just a fun cool watch. It’s a large watch which I like, but much lighter than it looks. After wearing it for a couple of weeks, I am definitely glad I made the purchase.