BERTUCCI® 40 mm Field Watch - DX3® Field™ - Black Dial, Black Case, Black Nylon Band 11015

I purchased this watch March 3 of 2022 and have worn it every day for 3 + years without a single problem. I work outside in the construction industry, and by no means am I gentle. I have put this watch through everything and have never been disappointed. It has been submerged in icy waters, subjected to constant vibration from tools and machinery, and caught more than it's share of dirt, grit, and sawdust. The face is still clear and unscratched, and never once has it failed,,, until today,,, the battery finally died. I'm sending it into Bertucci for a battery replacement today and ordering a second watch because I can't stand to be without one while they replace the battery. The location of the stem, or crown at the 4 o'clock position instead of the 3 o'clock keeps it from digging into the back of my hand like my old watch did. Now, all that being said, I originally bought the "cheap" poly-resin case. I'm going to step up to the more expensive Titanium case with the hopes it will outlive me! Thank you Bertucci for making a quality, well built product!

Product came packaged new in the box. Had the manual and warranty included. While some snobs may gripe at the TICK it makes, I could care less! The nylon band is comfortable and the case/face are rugged, yet nice! I wear it for days on end, though remember to wash the band from perspiration! The lume on the watch is about average. The waterproofness is AWESOME! I’ve showered and swam with this watch, and yet, it hasn’t leaked or stopped! Cheers to Bertucci! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve bumped or accidentally scraped my watch on surfaces, it still looks new! Fast forward to January 2018, and while it has two somewhat unoticeable scuffs on the case, it still RUNS. Do keep in mind, that the watch can only be swapped out with official Bertucci nylon bands. You can order the nylon bands through the Bertucci website or online. You can’t beat their price for what you’re getting! I plan on buying more of their inexpensive line of analog watches! Who knows? Maybe, I’ll get into their automatic line eventually!

I have 4 of these Bertucci watches, 2 with different faces, 3 of the DX3 40MM case, 50 meter rated, and one A-3P Sportsman Vintage Field watch, 100 meter rated. I am by no means "careful" with them, they are tools to me, and if my hand is going into something, so is the watch. None of mine have gotten a scratch on the face, none of them have gotten water/oil/chemicals/soap inside ever. I bought 2 because they had different bands that I liked, and I switch between the DX3 and the A-3P Sportsman Vintage field watch, when I know I'm going to be in/near fresh or salt water. I keep the batteries out of the ones not in rotation so I don't have to worry about leaky battery killing a watch. One thing that is not talked about enough in my opinion is the band they use, which is, I think, the best band you can get. It is the only slip on through the lugs, one piece, truly one size fits all. If you have small wrists, you can heat up a paper clip and make a new hole where you need, and melt the material so it doesn't look like a DIY fix, same for larger wrists. The two metal bands that hold the extra band on it work great, and I remove the bands to clean them with regular soap and water when they get dirty, and i can honestly say that there is not a better watch and band for the money. One thing that is not true, is their "a remarkable 4-year battery life", I get two years on them, and I'm not complaining about changing out a $4.00 battery every two years, it doesn't seem like an unreasonable life to me.

So far, so good. Seems to be good quality. Have gotten wet and used in swimming pool. No problem. Wrist band is a bit stiff, but high quality. Will see if it becomes less stiff over time. There are numerous holes in the band, so getting a good fit is easy. It's the best band I've ever had for getting a good fit. Since the band is high quality, I don't expect the holes will get worn out. Also, there is an extra "clip" to secure the excess band, so it's not flopping around like happens with so many other watches. Both "clips" remain secured in place, so they are not sliding up and down in different positions.

This is the first watch I've purchased in probably 10 years. I got used to having nothing on my wrist and checking my phone for the time, but was informed that it's not "stylish". After binge watching hundreds of YouTube videos, I decided that (1) I like the aesthetic of a field watch with a Nato or Zulu strap, (2) I wanted to keep this purchase simple (under $100, quartz movement) to see if I would actually wear it, and (3) if I did start wearing a watch regularly, this could be the "outdoor beater watch" going forward. Other main contenders were Timex Expeditions and MK1s. The Bertuccis eventually won out though, because they seemed a little more "field" and because of all the helpful reviews on YouTube. Next I agonized between the polycarbonate DX3 for about $65 and the stainless steel A-2S for about $100. After deciding on the DX3 for my beater watch use case, I then agonized about which color to get. I ended up going with the black DX3 with black strap because it happened to be on sale. So far I am happy with this purchase. I really like the look of it in person. The nylon strap is very comfortable and sturdy. The watch itself is exactly what I expected. The polycarbonate material is light but feels well made. The face is simple and easy to read. (I don't need any complications: I'll still use my phone for the date or a stopwatch). The second hand doesn't hit all of the marks exactly but that's fine with me. The watch seems to be a great fit for my wrist, which is about 7.5 inches. It's not too bulky either, so it may work in more formal settings ("field-formal"). The lume looks awesome when it's fully charged up. It dims down pretty quickly, but is still helpful in the dark for a few hours. I appreciate the little touches to help avoid damage, like the crown being located at 4:00 and the recessed crystal. The time is 20 seconds ahead time.gov after about two months, but I was not precise when I initially set it, so don't take that too literally. I noticed some reviews mentioning the second hand becoming detached. Hopefully this is rare occurrence and would be covered by the warranty if it were to happen. I like the all-black look a lot, but would consider getting another Zulu strap to swap on for some contrast (maybe khaki?). For a next watch, I would consider getting a higher end Bertucci if I wanted another quartz. I also like the idea of something mechanical, especially with hand winding - maybe a Vostok or a Hamilton.

Nice field watch for the money. Very lightweight (23g without band). Good size - not too big, not too small. Bright lume, lasts for about one hour. Unibody design, can only be worn with nato/zulu bands. The lugs and that part that is usually where spring bars are - also made of poly resin. I hope it won't break. At least it feels solid. Very stiff band, I had to replace it. Overall, I'd probable agree with Bertucci's slogan: the ultimate field watch.

Love these Bertucci watches! This is my third one, works and looks great!

I ordered the watch more or less because I needed a new field watch and the 10-year battery was a big part of what made me pick this watch. Didn't like the band I took apart another band to put it on because there's no pins it's just bars. Watch is easy to read it is amazingly lightweight actually reasonably thin. It's wide enough that it's comfortable but narrow enough that doesn't get caught on stuff when you're working on things or just sticking your hands in your pockets. It's not going to win any beauty pageants, but it's not a dress watch it's a field watch. I have worn it using a heavy bag and it's never banged around it's never changed time it's never lost time the second hand still nice and tight it's working pretty good. Got more than a few field watches, but honestly this is the best value watch I ever bought in my life. I will be buying another one probably going to go with the titanium one next. Conclusion, you want a good field watch it's going to last for 10 years, 10 years this is the watch to get, hope this helps enjoy.

El reloj es bueno, para lo que vale, pero lo he pagado al doble de su coste. En la página oficial se vende a 75 dólares (72,02 euros) y aquí lo compré por 145€, por descuidado, por no mirar. Incluso vino con la etiqueta del precio. Es un reloj de 40mm, pero les recomiendo a todos los hombres que busquen modelos 42mm o 44mm de la marca porque puede que resulte muy pequeño de proporciones. Los relojes "field" de cualquier marca suelen ser así de compactos. Es liviano, los acabados mate en negro lo hacen un reloj bello, otro para la colección. Quitando lo del precio, que me ha parecido una puñalada, el resto está bien.

I've worn it for three years and the battery hasn't died yet . The band is the best strap I've ever had on a watch I don't see how you could ever wear it out. Much stronger strap than a G-Shock. The mineral crystal does not scratch. I use this watch for welding and grinding and the crystal is starting to get pitted and nicked almost time for a new watch but it still works great. Will buy another with the date feature next time.

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Très jolie montre, sobre et confortable. J'enlève une étoile car je la trouve un peu petite... alors qu'en photo elle semble plus grosse, style "commando". De plus la pile ne dure que 4 ans, c'est un peu juste... mais satisfait de mon achat, surtout pour le prix. Et ce n'est pas une montre qu'on a l'habitude voir sous nos latitudes françaises. 🇫🇷

Nice product. Very reasonable price. Light yet sturdy. The Nato strap is relatively comfortable. Like the black color. Would recommend for anyone buying their first field watch.