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by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: VERO Watches Open Water 41 Watch – The Most Reliable Tool Watch in Your Everyday Carry

In the very same way that you put plenty of thought into the boots you lace up, the denim you wear, the henley you select and the hard-wearing waxed jacket that you rock during the brisk autumn and winter months, consider your everyday carry essentials just as vital. Of course, if you read this Brooklyn style blog, you know that all too well — in the best way possible.

And if durability and rugged appeal plus performance is the name of the game, then upstart watchmaker VERO Watches has just what you need to amp up your everyday carry, and then some. And in my experience testing out the handsome and reliable VERO Watches Daybreak 41 Watch as shown above, it’s a brand worth knowing, wearing and putting to the test.

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You see, testing out the durable-as-can-be VERO Watches Daybreak 41 Watch has been high on my to-do list for some time, especially as I crisscross the country and the globe in my many freelance writing pursuits.

The company calls themselves “champions of the modern American field watch,” a claim that’s hard to dispute given their partnerships with everyone from the U.S. Forest Service (yes, really!) to Realtree’s rugged outdoor camo.

It all makes for compelling performance, style and utility, as the decade-old Portland, Oregon company looks to change the way watches are made, starting with flagship standbys like the VERO Watches Daybreak 41 Watch.

Boasting matte bead blasted stainless steel fabrication and an impressive 656 feet of water resistance, this reliable watch can go just about anywhere you like — I myself have worn it to Charleston, South Carolina dive bars and on cross-country flights without missing a beat.

The VERO Watches Daybreak 41 Watch is crafted from tough 316L stainless steel, while its DLC coated 60-click unidirectional bezel is firm, sturdy and designed to perform from sunrise to sunset (and then some).

The movement is Swiss-made but US-assembled with the rest of the watch, but the coolest part about the highly wearable VERO Watches Daybreak 41 Watch might be its fiery orange dial — there’s simply no other watch in my collection like it, which makes it a highly appealing prospect given its functionality and its blend of form and fashion.

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SuperLuminova markings give the dial plenty of legibility, and it doesn’t hurt that your new favorite dive watch boasts a 4.98 out of 5-star-rating average across the VERO Watches site.

While this brand isn’t as massive (yet!) as other American watchmakers, it’s remarkable to see what they’ve done in just a decade when it comes to making some of the best American watches. Count on timepieces like this one to get the job done — I know I certainly will.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: A New American Watch Brand Worth Knowing & The Best New Gear from Huckberry

VERO watches review.

Welcome back to this, the second Friday Read of 2025. It’s a worthwhile time to take stock of how your year has started and where you want it to go, in matters of New Year’s resolutions — menswear and otherwise — in matters of how you dress and the mindful thought that goes into some of your favorite menswear brands. Now, to be sure, I’m not just talking about tried-and-true, fan favorite brands like Huckberry.

We’ve already talked about the best Huckberry menswear in particular to start 2025, but let’s go beyond just that, shall we? In fact, in future editions of the Friday Read, you can expect the occasional spotlight on an unheralded yet truly excellent brand, like the USA-made timepiece manufacturer we’re about to discuss, Vero Watches.

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As of late, my attention has been captured by some similar upstarts, the sort of brands that fall right in line with the rugged, adventurous, tastefully classic yet modern vibe of Huckberry (and Taylor Stitch, and Buck Mason and … well, you get the picture).

Best field watches for men.

And especially in the wristwear arena — as I cover watches frequently for Maxim.com and elsewhere — I’ve been impressed by the revamped takes on the “modern American field watch” coming out of Vero Watches. The brand was actually founded back in 2015, but has started to garner some buzz as of late, and I appreciate their outdoor-ready, rugged and yet crisply designed sensibility as far as watch design is concerned.

Vero men's watches review.

And to hear the company tell it, its timepieces are “inspired by grit, commitment and style,” with a true sense of intention behind each timepiece (like the Workhorse Chrono shown here). In fact, Vero Watches says they build timepieces “that are meant to live on your wrist,” rather than in a collector’s box. An admirable focus, yes?

Many of its watches are built with durable stainless steel, feature hearty water resistance and outdoor-minded features like canvas straps, and of course, production takes place in the good ole U.S. of A — Portland, Oregon, mind you.

Yessir, if you ask me, there’s a lot to love about this brand, including the beefy 44.5mm case build of the Workhorse Chrono (expect more in the weeks ahead on this particular watch, my friends).

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Consider this your first intro to Vero Watches, a brand I’ll surely be circling back to here on the blog in good time. As it were, you very well might be able to spot a timepiece from the company sooner rather than later on my Instagram.

Best field watches for men.

For now, I’m going to wind down this Friday Read early — you’ve got some reading and shopping to do as far as your new favorite watch company is concerned, but if I can recommend one final piece, head over to yesterday’s blog post to revamp your weekend activewear and loungewear game from Huckberry. Cheers to a new year, a fresh weekend and some stylish recommendations to power the days, weeks and months ahead.