RepGuy 108 Posted November 19, 2017 Just in is a lesser known brand out of Italy called Gruppo Ardito (not to be confused with Gruppo Gamma). These are hand made, extremely limited, and locally produced watches, except for the modified Swiss ETA movement used. This is a larger watch, coming in at 46mm, and having substantial thickness at 16.5mm, while weighing around 185 grams. It features a fixed bezel, case, and buckle machined out of CuSn12 bronze, and a 316L micro-blasted stainless steel case back (and also a small SS roller pin for the buckle). Under the hood is a Swiss made GAW001 reference modified ETA movement. It has the expected specifications elsewhere, with a sapphire crystal, bronze screw down crown, and 1400m of stated water resistance, with the company claiming to test each watch individually to over 2000m. The watch arrived in a nice wooden box, complete with the warranty information, lug tool, extra leather camo strap, and even a branded hat separately. All of this looks nice, but honestly, they will sit in the closet and gather dust. The green dial goes well with the watch, and the sandwich construction allows for a generous amount of lume. The three piece construction feels ever bit as solid as it looks, and the bezel screws remind me of an AP in a way, although they are visibly different in design. The dial is made out of metal, which gives the look a flat, military green hue. After a full day of wear, it's extremely comfortable, and wears well for its thickness. Accuracy as so far been spot on, and my overall initial impressions is that this was built to last. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted November 19, 2017 That's cool The Italian colours in the stitching is a nice touch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSav 2 Posted November 19, 2017 Looks like a beast. I really like that Matt dial. The Italian flag stitching is a cool too. Surprised no one has done that before. Congrats on a nice pick up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RepGuy 108 Posted November 19, 2017 Thanks, it was a nice touch to go along with the Italian theme of the brand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McGilli 1 Posted November 19, 2017 In the event of a nuclear bomb going off - only two things will live. Cockroaches, and apparently that watch. That looks indestructible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RepGuy 108 Posted November 19, 2017 39 minutes ago, McGilli said: In the event of a nuclear bomb going off - only two things will live. Cockroaches, and apparently that watch. That looks indestructible. I've got one other watch that could survive that too. Maybe it's the right way to take the collection Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McGilli 1 Posted November 19, 2017 42 minutes ago, RepGuy said: I've got one other watch that could survive that too. Maybe it's the right way to take the collection The way the world's going - you can't have too many bomb proof watches! I have a few 'monster' Invicta watches (gasp!) but I figure they're good for surviving WWIII or stopping a bullet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites