Vintage VDB D22 Pepsi GMT Blasted

All about the Vintage VDB D22 Pepsi GMT Blasted, which impresses with a black dial and a rubber strap.

Even though the watches, with their nostalgic and eccentric appearance and exclusive handcrafted production (naturally intentional), seem to be out of time: inside, apart from the vintage movements, high-tech is installed. Anyone who thinks that a small Thuringian manufacture cannot keep up with global brands in terms of progress is mistaken. In recent years, VDB has attracted attention through several innovations. The Erfurt manufacture invented a special crown protection mechanism. In addition, the watch achieves water resistance of up to 500 meters.

The Movement of the Vintage VDB D22 Pepsi GMT Blasted

Even though VDB installs modern technologies in its watches, they rely on nostalgic unique pieces for the movements. Each movement has its own history and is brought back to life in VDB watches. The D22 uses Swiss ETA 2824-2 movements with automatic winding, which are known for their durability and good quality.

The Case

The case is made of stainless steel, is 47 millimeters wide, 52 millimeters long, and an incredible 19 millimeters high! But don't worry, the dimensions of the watch never appear too oversized.

The Dial

The dial at VDB is characteristic in that it displays only the most important functions unadorned and easy to read. The elegant black is, in my opinion, exactly the right color and perfectly matches the design of the bezel and my strap. Overall, the dial has a maritime look and is vaguely reminiscent of a historical measuring instrument.

Specifications

CASE 47 x 52 x 19

MATERIAL blasted stainless steel

BEZEL unidirectional micro-click

CROWN screwed-down crown

GLASS sapphire glass

WATER RESISTANCE 500 m

MOVEMENT ETA 2824-2 Swiss Made Automatic Movement

SCOPE OF DELIVERY 1 x rubber strap / VDB buckle

My Conclusion:

"VDB has made no empty promises. This watch fulfills all the expectations I had for it beforehand and often exceeds them. The Thuringian manufacture has brought a concept to the market that was previously missing: handmade men's watches that are different, that want to stand out. Robust, with edges and character, and not watered down. Sporty, very elegant, and of the highest quality. With this idea, Stephan Obst and his employees hit the mark. And not just with eccentric superstars like Rammstein or Kiss, but with anyone who wants to be special and doesn't want the run-of-the-mill watch. I have always experienced the watch as something special in everyday life."