In the 1940s, frogmen performing underwater operations typically wore on their wrists three types of instruments – compass, wristwatch and depth gauge.
Much has been said and done about the watch but in 2019, Gruppo Gamma took inspiration from the depth gauge instead. Using a jumping hour complication, the Nexus has risen to become an iconic tool watch.
The Nexus concept and renders were publicly unveiled in March 2019, and the prototypes were showcased in September 2019.
Highlights
Modelled after vintage depth gauges used by frogmen in underwater operations.
Clever use of jumping hours, resulting in one of the most iconic timepieces in its genre.
Go back in time with aged steel, or Damascus steel and stainless steel options.
Our view
An incredible watch – the Nexus has a design based on the vintage hand gauges used during the 40s from last century. This is the most unconventional watch in Gruppo Gamma line up and we have to say it really is a conversation piece. Many watch collectors compare it with Swiss creations that are 10-30x more expensive and are literally shocked when they realise there’s a small company like Gruppo Gamma behind and you don’t have to pay so much to get it.
Technical Specifications
Case: Diameter 44mm, lug-to-lug 52mm, lug width 22mm, height 15.5mm, weight 110g with strap
Crystal: Sapphire, top hat, anti-reflective
Water resistance: 100m/ 330ft
Movement: Miyota 8215 with customised module and rotor, 21600bph, power reserve 36h, automatic and hand-windable, accuracy -20 to +40 s/day
Dial: Black bottom layer, gunmetal upper layer and black hour wheel, markers filled with Swiss Super-LumiNova
Hand: Gold color, filled with Swiss Super-LumiNova
Strap: Toscano series, leather, tan, length 125/75mm with end link installed
Accessories: Gruppo Gamma multi-purpose strap changing tool, travel pouch
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Here's latest 2023 Venturo model, the Field Watch III.
The third iteration of Venturo's signature field watch line, the Field III is our smallest watch to date with a 40mm case, but with the same quality of materials and workmanship that Gruppo Gamma is known for.
There's plenty of literature on what a field watch is and isn't, but it typically boils down to ease of time-reading, reliable timekeeping and ability to take a beating. In creating field watches we have stayed the course - the Field III features a dial with crisp indices printed thick with Super-LumiNova of the highest grade, workhorse Seiko mechanical movement, CNC-machined case with depth rating of 200m, and watch crystal made of sapphire that's surpassed in hardness only by diamond. Taking things up a notch, a GMT version is available as well, making the Field III a useful tool that keeps track of two timezones.
The Field III can be worn either with an integrated bracelet or a variety of leather, canvas and rubber straps. The clean design ensures that it'll go well with just about any strap and wrist accessory.
Case
316L stainless steel, brushed finish
Diameter 40mm, lug-to-lug 48.5mm, lug width 22mm, height 14mm
Box shaped sapphire crystal, anti-reflective
Screw-down crown
Water resistant to 200m/ 660ft
Movement
Seiko Instruments NH34A, automatic and hand-windable
21,600 bph, power reserve 41h, accuracy -20~+40 s/day
Dial
Black, with luminous markers
Silver color hour/ minute/ seconds & red GMT hand, luminous
Hour, minute, second, second time zone & date display
Swiss Super-LumiNova, BGW9
Straps
- Stainless steel bracelet with quick release spring bars (wrist sizes 160mm/ 6.25" ~ 230mm/ 9")
- Canvas, khaki, 130*80mm with stainless steel buckle
Accessories
Spring bar tool
Travel pouch