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Vincero Reserve Overview
The
I’ll talk in depth more a little later about why that’s a special touch, but to speak broadly about this watch, it’s a polished piece that I think is an ideal everyday timepiece if you’re jumping between the office and the streets.
At 41mm case width and 50mm lug to lug, it has some heft and size to it, but with the polished bezel, steel link bracelet, and minimal-contrast style, it fits within today’s standards for a sports chronograph.
Here are the specs:
- 41mm 316L stainless case
- 13.5 mm case thickness
- 50 mm lug to lug
- Double domed sapphire crystal
- Sapphire crystal display case back
- 100m water resistance
- Citizen Miyota 9100 movement
Things to Consider Before Buying the Vincero Reserve
I’m a practical man, and I’m also a watch enthusiast, which seems a bit like an oxymoron. Truthfully, when it comes to telling the time, it’s hard to beat my $20 digital Casio.
Many of
In the past year or so,
To be perfectly honest, an automatic watch is a lot less convenient and less reliable than a quartz movement watch. But there’s something special and unique about automatic movements and the connection it allows you to build with your timepiece.
So if you’re looking at the
Vincero has always been more of a fashion forward brand, but with the Reserve, they cap off a string of watches that stand their own in the sub-$1,000 automatic sports watch market. The Reserve is a classy looking chronograph with fantastic features like a domed sapphire crystal and a workhorse Citizen movement.
Vincero Reserve Watch Review
First Impression and Style
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While it’s too large to fit neatly into the “dress watch” category, I think the Reserve is a fantastic choice if you’re looking for something that you can wear to a wedding with a suit, and also wear Saturday night with a more casual outfit.
The Reserve has a great balance of casual and dressy style to it which makes it a contender as an everyday timepiece.
I picked mine up in the Gray/Silver colorway, which features a very light gray dial with silver hands and silver bordering the indices.
To be honest, I thought the dial was white for the past several weeks and only learned it’s gray right now as I’m writing this. So take notes: this colorway is going to come across as a white dial.
Case and Case Back
The case is 41mm, which is on the larger end of the watch spectrum, but still moderate enough that even guys with more slim wrists can wear it.
I have an 18.5 cm (7 1/4”) wrist and I find that 41mm is about as large as I like to go. 38mm is my ideal size, but I also like 36mm for dressy pieces and I’ll rock 40-42mm watches for more casual scenarios.
So the 41mm size is large, but not outrageously so.
The case is made with 316L stainless steel, which is pretty standard on most watches—it’s fantastic material for longevity and if you have sensitive skin.
One of the coolest aspects of the Reserve is actually hidden in the back, only there for you to enjoy. The Reserve has a sapphire crystal exhibition case back so you can see the Miyota movement winding up and you can scope out the jewels and gears as they power the hands.
I love the polished bezel—it’s a really simple design, but I think it was executed well and looks really classy. There’s a single push-down crown that’s intuitive to use and balances out the style of the Reserve well.
Crystal and Dial
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There are three subdials—a “day of the week” dial, a 24-hour dial, and a month dial, plus a date display as well.
Add in the second, minute and hour hands, and there’s a lot of moving parts to this piece and not a lot of real estate to display it all on.
Still, the dial doesn’t look crowded and feels clean.
As for the glass, the Reserve is unique among
Even though the domed glass offers just a slight difference, I’ve found that it makes a huge difference in my enjoyment of a timepiece—I love a domed crystal.
As for sapphire, this is well known as a highly scratch resistant material, so you shouldn’t have any issues using the Reserve as an everyday watch.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve smashed my watches into door frames, on desks, into sinks—I don’t treat my watches very well. My watches with sapphire crystals all still look as good as new. The acrylic crystal watches are a different story.
Movement
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This movement is extremely popular, and you can find it in watches that range anywhere from $500 to around $1,200 (at least from what I could find from briefly researching other brands that use this same movement).
The accuracy rating for this movement is -10 to +30 seconds a day, but in reading through a lot of comments on this movement, I saw several people time their reliability to only 2-seconds per day, which is excellent reliability (for reference, Rolex watches keep their accuracy to within 2 seconds per day).
All that goes out the window when the power reserve gets low, but from what I can tell, if you’re regularly wearing your watch, you can consistently expect a reliable reading.
Bracelet
The stainless bracelet is unique to the Reserve and has a dynamic style to it that I’ve been enjoying.
The links are “H-shaped,” meaning they have alternating larger and smaller “internal” links. The smaller are polished and the larger are brushed, so you get a really interesting variation in textures.
It’s not something I think people consciously notice, but it’s unique looking and makes the timepiece feel more sophisticated overall without being showy.
The clasp is a push-button deployant, so it’s really easy to snap on and off. One thing that bugs me a bit with
I’m a 6’1” 200lb guy, so I imagine that most people have to remove links from their watch when they get it. I have a link-removing kit, so it’s not a problem for me, but you may have to take yours to a jeweler and ask them to size the bracelet to your wrist.
What Do Other Reviewers Say?
The reviewers on
I was really impressed when reading reviews of the Miyota movement, however, as those were generally very positive and coming from a really knowledgeable group of enthusiasts.
What this tells me is that the
My Thoughts Overall On the Vincero Reserve
What I Like
- Subtle details like the domed sapphire crystal really set the Vincero Reserve apart from previous watches in the brand’s arsenal as a refined, top-shelf timepiece.
- The Miyota 9100 movement is quite accurate, durable, and Vincero’s price point positions the Reserve as a fantastic value-for-money piece.
- Despite how many elements there are on the dial, the Reserve doesn’t look crowded and keeps a balanced design that can be worn in dressy and more casual situations.
What I Don’t Like
- I find that if I skip just one day wearing this watch, I have to completely reset the time. When the power reserve runs low, the reliability suffers. I expect a little better from a 40 hour power reserve movement.
Who is the Vincero Reserve for?
The Vincero Reserve is an excellent timepiece if you’re interested in stepping up your watch game and getting more into the luxury side of watches.
The Verdict
I’m really impressed with the Vincero Reserve. From the domed sapphire crystal to the balanced design that can handle dressy and casual equally well, the Reserve is a stand-out everyday luxury watch.
I’ve long been a fan of Miyota movements, and the 9100 series is special. The engine is a solid foundation for Vincero to build on, and their unique branding and style come together nicely in the Reserve.
If you’re looking to elevate into the world of automatic watches, you should check out both the Reserve and the Vincero Argo.
I love the Vincero Argo, and after wearing both for a few months, I’m pretty torn on which I like more. But I’ll break it down like this:
If you pretty much only wear casual (jeans, jackets, tees), I like the VIncero Argo the best. It’s got major Rolex Submariner vibes, and I think it looks awesome.
If you’re going into the office more, though and want a timepiece that can “dress up” more, then the Vincero Reserve is a better choice.
Vincero has always been more of a fashion forward brand, but with the Reserve, they cap off a string of watches that stand their own in the sub-$1,000 automatic sports watch market. The Reserve is a classy looking chronograph with fantastic features like a domed sapphire crystal and a workhorse Citizen movement.
FAQs
Are Vincero watches reliable?
Yes, Vincero watches are built with great movements (often Miyota brand) and have a 5-year warranty. The Vincero Reserve is reliable to within five seconds per day when the power reserve is full.
Does Vincero use real leather?
Yes, Vincero’s leather watch straps are made with real full grain leather.
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