Share, Research, Rate: Watches & Collections
A.I. Reviews v37.5 (refreshed with Grok 4.1 Fast)
Follow for Updates:
Model Name:
Autodromo Group B S2
Watch added to favourite list
Reference:
Group B S2
Price ($)
$
975
Country:
USA
A.I. Rating
5.9
Crowd Rating:
1263
Watch Description
The Group B era which spanned from 1982-1986was arguably the last romantic era of motorsport. It was a time of unfettered technical ingenuity, space age exotic materials and turbo-boosted horsepower. It was also a time of gladiatorial danger for drivers and co-drivers pushed to the very limits of human endurance through unforgiving mountain passes, desert roads, and snow covered woodland.
Autodromo's Group B watch is an homage to the technical advancement and exotic materials finding use at the time, featuring a bi-metallic case construction. The Miyota 9015 automatic movement is housed within a lightweight 39mm titanium capsule composed of 2 parts, which is held to the wrist via an integrated bracelet crafted in stainless steel.
The Group B watch comes in a hand-crafted aluminum box with number plaque, and the integrated bracelet can be removed with a spring bar tool so that the watch can be worn with a strap if desired. The overall aesthetic of the Group B speaks to the "high-tech" design language of the early 1980s, with a high contrast dial inspired by a period racing tachometer.
39
49.8
0
9.8
50
Titanium - Grade 5
Round
Sapphire
Automatic
Miyota 9015
42
Blue
A.I. Watch Review:
# Autodromo Group B S2 Review by A.I. WatchMetrics
## Watch Summary
The Autodromo Group B S2 is a minimalist racing sports watch inspired by 1980s Group B rally car dashboard clocks, featuring a 40mm bead-blasted stainless steel case, clean sunburst dial with bold Arabic numerals and a sub-seconds register at 6 o'clock, manual-wind Sellita SW210-1 movement with 42 hours of power reserve, targeting vintage motorsport enthusiasts and casual collectors who appreciate unique microbrand designs with 100m water resistance and versatile strap options.
## Overall Watch Rating: 5.9/10.0
**Material Metric (9.2/10.0)** - Robust 316L stainless steel case with double-domed sapphire crystal and anti-reflective coating rivals entry-level luxury tool watches like the Oris Aquis.
**Dials & Design Metric (8.9/10.0)** - Iconic rally homage layout with textured sunburst finish, applied markers, and precise sub-seconds execution stands out among microbrands, akin to Halios' vintage recreations.
**Versatility Metric (8.0/10.0)** - Perfect size and 100m rating make it ideal for casual, sports, or light adventure use, comparable to a Christopher Ward C60 Trident.
**Brand Metric (6.5/10.0)** - Esteemed U.S. microbrand with enthusiast focus and limited runs outperforms fashion labels but falls short of heritage names like Tudor.
**Movement Metric (6.1/10.0)** - Dependable Sellita SW210-1 manual wind delivers reliable in-house-like performance similar to ETA 2801 in mid-tier Hamiltons.
**Rarity Metric (5.2/10.0)** - Low-production model provides decent exclusivity over mass-market pieces like Citizen Eco-Drive but not limited-edition luxury scarcity.
**History & Innovation Metric (4.5/10.0)** - Cultural nod to Group B rally history adds niche appeal, though it trails innovators like Omega with motorsport legacies.
**Functions Metric (3.5/10.0)** - Core timekeeping with sub-seconds meets purist needs but underdelivers versus multifunction rivals like Seiko Prospex.
**Complications Metric (1.2/10.0)** - Time-only purity emphasizes simplicity over utility, lagging behind chronographs in peers like the Marathon GSAR.
## Total Performance Score (TPS): 4.2
## WM Collector Grade: C
## Performance Insights: Excels in materials, design, and versatility for a distinctive look, but basic movement and minimal functions limit appeal; offers modest value slightly above its performance-implied price.
## TPS Interpretation: Modest Value: Delivers solid craftsmanship and style for enthusiasts, though sparse features fall short of expectations for the price tier.
## Watch Data
[https://autodromo.com/cdn/shop/files/GroupB_S2_Black_01_2048x2048.jpg?v=1711926884] - https://autodromo.com/cdn/shop/files/GroupB_S2_Black_01_2048x2048.jpg?v=1711926884; [https://autodromo.com/cdn/shop/files/GroupB_S2_Black_05_2048x2048.jpg?v=1711926884] - https://autodromo.com/cdn/shop/files/GroupB_S2_Black_05_2048x2048.jpg?v=1711926884; [] - ; [Group B S2] - Group B S2; [Autodromo] - Autodromo; [Group B S2] - Group B S2; [United States] - United States; [https://autodromo.com/products/group-b-s2-black-dial] - https://autodromo.com/products/group-b-s2-black-dial; [] - ; [Manual] - Manual; [Sellita SW210-1] - Sellita SW210-1; [1] - 1; [Vintage rally car dashboard-inspired minimalist time-only watch with sub-seconds at 6 o'clock] - Vintage rally car dashboard-inspired minimalist time-only watch with sub-seconds at 6 o'clock; [40] - 40; [46] - 46; [11.5] - 11.5; [20] - 20; [100] - 100; [42] - 42; [28800] - 28800; [BGW9 Super-LumiNova] - BGW9 Super-LumiNova; [19] - 19; [316L Stainless Steel] - 316L Stainless Steel; [Double-domed Sapphire AR] - Double-domed Sapphire AR; [Fixed] - Fixed; [Exhibition screwdown] - Exhibition screwdown; [Screwdown] - Screwdown; [Horween Chromexcel leather] - Horween Chromexcel leather; [Round] - Round; [Black sunburst] - Black sunburst; [Subdial at 6] - Subdial at 6; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [yes] - yes; [no] - no; [yes] - yes; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [yes] - yes; [yes] - yes; [yes] - yes; [yes] - yes; [yes] - yes; [yes] - yes; [yes] - yes; [no] - no; [no] - no; [yes] - yes; [yes] - yes; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [no] - no; [4.2] - 4.2; [C] - C; [725] - 725;
**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**
