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durable robust rugged hardwearing tough

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all fairly straightforward terminology

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but what exactly do each of those mean

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in the context of a wristwatch we have

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to remember that wrist watches were once

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utilitarian tools before we had any

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other portable Tim keeping Tech so these

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time tellers did have to be fashioned

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with a degree of dur ility a degree of

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longlasting construction in terms of

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both the case and movement to ensure

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that folks could reliably lean on them

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when the time counted so today backed by

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Decades of material advancements and

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horological breakthroughs and the

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demands of certain professions we're

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going to survey the current landscape of

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the watch World's Toughest time pieces

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watches that offer incredibly Hardware

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in cases sometimes seemingly

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indestructible shock resistant movements

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and Tech and watches that offer a

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general WorryFree wear as always we're

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going to begin with our most budget

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friendly pics and work our way up but

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we'd Hazard a warning don't equate price

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with durability because even our most

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affordable picks pack a serious Punch or

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perhaps better yet can withstand

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one let's say you have $100 or less to

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spend there are by no means a shortage

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of tough watches so don't worry we'd

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first and foremost recommend bertuchi

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who since 2004 consistently released

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insanely durable watches made from

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titanium and polycarbonate unibody cases

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all berui field Watchers are tough and

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equally tough looking but we chose a

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newer model the dx3 plus which uses a 40

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mm Us patented fiber reinforced

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polycarbonate unibody case an rype

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hardened mineral crystal and a Japanese

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courtz movement rated to run for up to 4

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years to prove this point as we progress

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in our guide there are going to be

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certain metrics or certain benchmarks

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Like official certifications by cost or

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Partnerships with military organizations

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law enforcement or emergency First

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Responders that often lend a watch more

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credibility and then there's of course

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tried and true user feedback if the

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watch has been around long enough for

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folks to actually confirm the watch is

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hard wearing properties even though

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berui doesn't rely on any official

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certifications to lend credibility this

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way they are certainly favorites with

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all the AFF forementioned groups and

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really hard to break even if you were

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trying 40 mm across the case 492 mm lug

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to Lug and 11 mm thick 40 mm is bcci's

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most widely offered case size but the

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brand is extremely accommodating for all

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wrist sizes as you can find smaller

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sizes of 36 35 and even down to 30 mm as

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well as larger sizes at 42 44 and 45 mm

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the cobalt blue colorway is certainly a

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non traditional take on the military

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field watch but it's a breath of fresh

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air for sure and it's a really

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eye-catching shade and certainly dark

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enough to let the loomed white dial

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elements inomed white handset pop for

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utmost legibility durability also

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extends to the movement in general

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quartz powered movements are going to be

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far more durable than their automatic

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and fully mechanical counterparts simply

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because they lack fragile moving Parts

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accidentally dropping a quartz powerered

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watch will most certainly lend a better

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outcome than dropping a mechanical one

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both in terms of its physical state and

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the quality of its timekeeping should it

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survive the impact securing the dx3 to

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the wrist is a b type nylon NATO color

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match to the dial which is a berui

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signature the use of titanium strap

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Loops also a defining feature of the

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brand and it's tough on the wrist at

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first but will certainly Break in with

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each strap to the

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wrist G-Shock literally started after a

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Casio engineer dropped and broke his

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family heirloom he went on to Kickstart

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a hyper durable and also hyper

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affordable watch empire under the CIO

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umbrella honestly pick a G-Shock model

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out of a hat and largely every single

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one would qualify for inclusion on a

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tough watch's guide Kika eBay the

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engineer behind CIO G-Shock and team

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even put out an ad in the same year of a

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hockey player shooting slap shots with a

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G-Shock instead of a puck just to drive

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home the idea about how revolutionary

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the shock resistance and durability was

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at the time they've been run over by

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trucks dropped from high altitudes

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Frozen burnt smashed hit you name it and

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they've come out the other side fully

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functional as intended today many

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decades later they perfected their

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approach but they continue to innovate

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one of our favorite hardwearing models

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from their current lineup and that's

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also highly affordable is the ga700 UC

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part of a line that was inspired by the

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colors of military uniforms like olive

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drab black brown and tan the ga700 u38

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is a large chunky watch with a beefy

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full resin case G-Shock resin

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constructions are a pension of the brand

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it's a proprietary blend of course but

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it offers the best of both toughness and

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flexibility in other words shock

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resistance there are also air gaps

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within the case structure and movement

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plenty of shock absorbing inner

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materials and most recently but not

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featured with a specific model is a new

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carbon core guard which saw G-Shock

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begin to introduce carbon and carbon

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fiber components to even further bolster

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shock resistance 53.4 mm in diameter

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57.5 mm in length and 18.4 mm thick as

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we said chunky and it will certainly

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wear like it but the extra material and

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therefore size is largely what provides

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so much protection mineral glass above

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the dial also offers some benefits over

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a more expensive Sapphire as mineral

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glass certainly maintains a higher

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degree of impact resistance you may

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experience more scratches because it is

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softer but most are easily correctable

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with a hand polish inside quartz is the

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name of the game as we said very highly

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protected and nestled within the case

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but also obviously maintain shock

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resistance natively by lack of moving

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Parts battery life is also rated around

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5 years of normal use before needing a

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battery swap G-Shock also offers plenty

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of solar power models which will last

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you even longer than their generic

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quartz offerings and those don't

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sacrifice durability by any means

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either up next we're going to have a bit

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of fun with a tough hyper ruggy modern

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military inspired reissue of the Seiko

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prospex diver reference h558 5000 from

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the early 1980s featured in iconic 80s

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films Like A View to kill predator and

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Commando the latter Paris leading star

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Arnold Schwarzenegger catapulted the

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diver into true horological cult status

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after wearing the watch during his

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action- pack sequences it's been

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synonymous with a perception of tactical

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tough rugged utility ever since with the

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h558 and snj025 references commonly

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referred to now as simply the Ary a few

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years ago in 20 2019 Seiko modernized

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the original and the much loved 1982

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hybrid divers watch by integrating solar

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quartz internals while largely keeping

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the overall silhouette firmly planted in

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the 1980s at 47.8 MM the Arne has

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relatively substantial risk presence for

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most wires if you're assessing case

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diameter alone Seiko decided to up the

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size of the SJ 025 revamp by about 2 mm

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from the original at 46 though overall

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with a 14.4 mm thickness a 51 mm lug to

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Lug and an 11.2 o total weight the 2009

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19 Ary largely stays true to the 80s

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blueprint the high polish stainless

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steel lugs only protrude from the

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protective shroud a few millimeters

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which allows that lug to Lug to stay

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well proportioned visually to the main

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case with 200 M of water resistance

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aided by The Adjustment Crown screw down

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push buttons and a unidirectional 120

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click rotating bezel the SJ 025 or the

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Arie also affords generous utility a key

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motivation behind the SJ 025 re-release

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was to infuse the original h558 with

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modern tech and the byproduct is a much

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Lov digital readout now backed up by a

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solar powered quartz movement which as

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you'll quickly find improves the overall

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utility of what was an already really

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reliable unit this combination of a

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lengthy reserve and analog digital

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interface for easy legibility and a near

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impervious case that protects the

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internals against water pressure and

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shocks all make the Seiko proex AR a

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true Workhorse and just as tough as any

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G-Shock we featured just a few moments

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ago the smj 025 or the Arne ships with a

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22mm black silicone diver strap secured

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with stainless steel Buckle hardware and

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a brush finish that contrasts nicely

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against the high polished elements of

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the inner case it conforms to the wrist

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in an effortlessly comfortable manner

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right out of the box with a rubbery feel

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that bakes in a touch of stretch to

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accommodate any slight changes and rist

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size throughout the day our next three

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hypertough watch picks are going to be

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geared toward the military either by way

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of official Partnerships or simply by

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way of aesthetic the Luminox Navy SEAL

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Foundation 45mm is the former Camp

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Luminox continuing its decades long

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partnership with the foundation of the

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elite US Navy branch the foundation

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provides critical support for the

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Warriors veterans and families of Naval

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special Warfare and a portion of every

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sale for the watches made in Partnership

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go to help support this Mission which is

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awesome plain and simple we do want to

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be clear that they do support this

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Foundation but it doesn't mean that

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Luminox is the official watch supplier

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of the Navy Seals Navy Seals don't have

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any official watches each member have

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their own individual preferences so long

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as the time piece Falls within spec that

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being said we're sure there are some

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former or exal or perhaps even current

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members who chose aluminox as they are

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incredibly tough as is the case with

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most of their watches the Navy SEAL

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Foundation RSC was approached to

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maximize toughness and durability first

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there's the black coated stainless steel

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case a conventional but hardwearing

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Choice second a proprietary carbonox

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bezel sits on top obviously carbon

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carbon composits or carbon fiber known

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for their strength to weight ratio and

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third Luminox opted for a rubber strap

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which is completely neutral to changes

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in temperature accommodates wrist size

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fluctuations is flexible and impact

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proof we think you get the gist the

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overall approach could be a bit of a

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heads scratcher because of the sand

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color way under the sapphire but just

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because they're called the seals doesn't

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mean they spend all their time in the

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water in the past some of the most

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historically important missions have

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been in the barren desert Landscapes of

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the Middle East and they even include an

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extra sand colored dial match NATO to

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drive this home the noun longevity could

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be considered a close cousin of the

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adjective tough well at least you could

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make an argument so the inclusion of

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tritium tubes that will last up to 25

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years and give off a sustained glow

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without the need of any charge like

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traditional Loom is certainly important

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to note here and inside again Courts for

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the win this time factured in

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Switzerland instead of Japan the Rhonda

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715 quartz but does maintain a similar

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60-month or 5year battery life as the

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other two that we mentioned so far

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chances are you're familiar with

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Victorinox by way of their iconic red

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sus armi knives but in recent decades

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they've also been manufacturing watches

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built with the same attention to detail

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and extreme durability as their Infamous

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multi-tools and one of our favorite

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tough watches comes from this very same

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fan multi-tool knife maker Victorinox

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Inox carbon in a similar vein as the

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bezel of the former Luminox Navy SEAL

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the Ox carbon comes with ample weight

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savings by way of a space tested carbon

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case now what they mean here is that the

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watch itself wasn't sent to space sorry

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to disappoint however they have employed

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the same or at the very least a similar

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carbon composite material used by space

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agencies like NASA for their spaceship's

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heat shields which are extremely

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important during entry and re-entry

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anyway 43 mm on the wrist and 14 mm

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thick with a 3.5 o or 99 G weight makes

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the Inox feel notably light for its

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Dimensions but not not quite as light as

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we initially thought it might be our

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guess is the culprit is the stainless

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steel case back and the paracord

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bracelet we also get 200 M of Dependable

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water resistance on a screw down Crown

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which is protected by a pair of guards

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at the three now under a scratch

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resistant Sapphire is where the dial

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shines literally with heaps of Swiss

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super luminova used to set the Arabic

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numerals and inset within the hour

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minute hand as well as the Shield logo

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taking the 12's spot up north it would

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have been cool to see the chapter Rings

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residence loomed up as well but they're

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so small and delicately applied that it

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for sure would have been extremely

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difficult to pull off in reality they're

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bright enough to see in the dark anyway

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with a little glow spill over from the

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numerals to make this a non-issue and

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that date window offset between the four

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and the five isn't loomed as well in

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case you were wondering the analog

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quartz isn't anything particularly

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notable nor do they disclose exactly

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what it is but what is notable is that

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they have another model the Inox

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mechanical which employs a trusty Sita

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sw200 and it does retail for about $400

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more than ours here at a current MSRP of

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900 that being said quartz is going to

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be more durable and keeping the Inox to

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the race in hyper tactical fashion is a

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black paracord nylon bracelet with

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j-hook hardware and a standard Buckle at

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the end color match the black case but

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not itself carbon composite just to make

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that

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clear next up marathon's 41mm Tsar diver

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also known as the GSR quartz while both

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the automatic mechanical gsar and the

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quartz Tsar are excellent highly robust

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time pieces the Tsar will natively be a

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touch more durable because of its quartz

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caliber Marathon based in Canada has

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been a supplier of milspec watches since

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World War II supplying watches at at

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that time to both Canadian and US Allied

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Forces fast forward and Marathon Remains

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the sole supplier of milspec time pieces

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to the US government for useing the

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Armed Forces for those soldiers who

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still want them of course the US

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government does have specifications or

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requirements to abide by so most all

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Marathon watches are created in

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accordance with US military standard mil

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prf 46374 which does date back to the

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Vietnam War era and was more or less

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updated in 1999 under the 463 74g

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performance standard long long story

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short Marathon watches are built to

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extreme standards the 41mm marine grade

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316l stainless steel case is largely

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equal parts timing bezel and Main case

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looking at the watch on the side it's 14

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mm tall with a 48 mm L to Lug and

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maintains 300 M of water assistance

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which is protected by a very utilitarian

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looking neural screw down Crown which is

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nestled within a pair of brush guards a

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thick flat scratch resistant Sapphire

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protects a very deep set dial showing a

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ray out that's fully brushed from top to

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bottom trium tubes as well well as

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Marlow marathon's version of traditional

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Loom is the Dial's most notable feature

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with tubes jutting out around each

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Arabic numeral and set onto the syringe

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handset itself in the dark these tubes

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emit a sustained glow without the need

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to charge them with UV exposure as you

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normally would have to do with Swiss

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super luminova or say seiko's lumibrite

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for example by the way trium is slightly

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radioactive which is in Layman why the

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material glows it's not harmful like

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they found radium to be which had been

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used in watchmaking for quite some time

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before this discovery but it is enough

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to note on a Tsar Cas spec by a military

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spec a high torque EA f06 is yet again

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quartz and as we mentioned before

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largely qualifies the Tsar as the more

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dependable Mission capable version of

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the automatic gsar this caliber also

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builds in a handy end of life indicator

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so when the second hands start to skip

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like our watch here you know it's about

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time for a battery swap and carrying

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this out through the caseback is a

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fairly easy Affair tough straps come in

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all different materials but you really

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can't beat rubber these dive straps

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offer Comfort weatherproof qualities are

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naturally anti-magnetic and corrosion

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resistant other than the potential of

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eventual dry rot or tears that you

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struggle to achieve with any other strap

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material or full metal bracelet that all

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being said for about $300 more Marathon

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offers a really tough brush stainless

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steel bracelet with a safety clasp

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that's a fantastic alternative as

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well pick any watch at random from

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Japanese watchmaker Citizen and you

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could probably classify it as tough or

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at the very least tough looking one of

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their most famous families is the

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proaster line providing professional

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grade marine and sea land and sky time

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pieces with a specific focus on

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durability and specialized timing

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functions per the intended application

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this watch the ProMaster land limited

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edition celebrates the 35th anniversary

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of the ProMaster line and it offers up

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functions that covers all three of its

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areas of focus the look is also quite

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singular a fully blacked out stainless

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steel case and three row bracelet neural

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pushers and buttons for the LED screen a

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push button adjustment Crown to access

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the functions of the display and we even

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get an internal Compass acting as the

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chapter ring controlled by this 8:00

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crown and of course there's the camo Mo

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a feature Laden dial makes complete

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sense for an anniversary addition of the

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entire proas line 200 M of Dependable

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water assistance lens to Swatch to

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recreational diving World timing makes

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it an apt frequent flyer and the compass

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Edition definitely allows the ProMaster

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land to guide you across terrafirma in

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hand the full steel build has

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significant heft it just feels well

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built like a tank as the old saying goes

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actual weight is should shy of 7 oz or

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196 G on the wrist dimensionally the

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ProMaster anniversary limited edition

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limited to 5 ,900 pieces 43.9 mm in

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diameter 51 mm lug to Lug and about 15

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mm thick millimeter or two should sink

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into the wrist with this curved steel

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case bag on the right side of the case

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are buttons the crown one of the three

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the topmost of the two cyes through the

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functions like a world time a calinder

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alarms a timer and a chronograph timing

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function here you can also opt for a

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running seconds or stop his hand

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completely if you so choose the crown is

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actually just a button that allows you

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to unlock or lock the cycling of the

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functions and the button at the four is

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just like the two but lets you cycle

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through backwards so we guess you can

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just think of the two and the four as

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forward and backward buttons above the

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dial is an impact and shatter resistant

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Sapphire and what seems to be a

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significant application of

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anti-reflective Coatings as the viewing

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experience is quite crisp from most

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every angle now the dial is a feature

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that not everybody is going to love the

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black multi-cam almost arctic Camo you

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could say is going to be a love it or

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haed design consideration there's even a

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bit of texture camo engraving on this

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fixed bezel in most environments the

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camo isn't at all overwhelming though as

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the different shades of Grays are all

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pretty dark in our opinion camo like

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this can definitely come across as a big

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kitschy and might not be the best option

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for every occasion but we felt it was an

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acceptable inclusion considering the

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tough nature of the guide the ProMaster

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line is largely all powered by citizen

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solar movement Tech what they call Eco

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Drive which sure most of you are all

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familiar but this addition in particular

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uses the newly developed as a 2024 U 822

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solar powered movement that goes to

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support the digital display the 35th

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Anniversary proas includes a matching

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dark gray stainless steel bracelet as we

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said which feels solid for the price

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which features fine vertical brushing

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similar to the main case and it

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concludes with a push button safety

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clasp and it offers a trio of micro

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adjustments to hone in the perfect fit

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shock resistance is certainly a subsect

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of tough a more specific factor in terms

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of durability and usually applies to

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both the case and the movement G-Shocks

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are known for their shock resistant

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cases while ca's DS system bolsters the

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shock resistance of the movement itself

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our next pick from ball the engineer

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hydrocarbon deep Quest 2 pays special

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attention to shock resistance by way of

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a monoblock or one piece titanium main

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case and a patented folding Buckle

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apparatus whose mechanical logs can

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withstand impact up to 1,400 Newtons of

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force not only does it offer physical

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durability but the Gen 2 diver also goes

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quite a long way to ensure the safety of

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its mechanics inside with a proprietary

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automatic helium release system or valve

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that's built into the crown itself which

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is certainly something that we've never

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seen before here at high consumption so

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the Deep Quest 2 is a pretty damn tough

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piece but how does it look well we think

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it has a really singular presentation

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and by and large that's due to the

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Arabic numerals themselves composed of

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micro gas or trium tubes these raised

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tubes of the numerals and markers around

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raised chapter give the dial a high

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degree of depth and the skeleton baton

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handset is quite engaging as well 42 mm

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in diameter across the case and a

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sizable 15 1.2 mm thickness also while

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the crystal is flat itself it is 3.9 mm

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thick and backs the intention of the

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monolock case both of which in tandem

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lend The Watch 1,000 M of Dependable

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water resistance 60 Goss of anti-

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magnetism resistance makes the watch a

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robust companion for daily wear even

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topside where anyone's day-to-day in the

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modern world certainly does expose them

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to quite a bit of magnetism that can

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over time affect the accuracy of a

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mechanical movement inside ball builds

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in the automatic R11 01c a chronometer

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certified or C certified caliber which

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builds off an AA 2892 A2 base 4 Herz

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speat rate and a touch over 40 hours of

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power Reserve when the movement's fully

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wound admittedly the EAB base for the

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price is a bit steep but it does come

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with CC certification so that certainly

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lends it some value and ball for this

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watch offers two strap options the first

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a fairly standard black rubber dive

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strap the second that metal bracelet

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that we were talking about earlier that

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builds in the notably robust class

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system which is a mix of stainless steel

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and titanium and really over-engineered

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in all the best possible ways our next

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Ultra tough watch is a high consumption

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team favorite the tutor Pelos 39 if you

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are able to expand your budget to around

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$55,000 the Pelos 39 is just an

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extremely hard to beat all-arounder and

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a durable go anywhere do anything watch

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for sport and Leisure we also have an

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entire video review dedicated to the

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Pelos 39 if you end up wanting even more

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information after we take a closer look

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here following the release of a 42mm

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Pelos first release Circa 2012 the

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newest Pelos 39 is a fantastic full

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Titanium Sports diver that maintains

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everything great about tutor's recent

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Resurgence this pelagos is thin not

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quite Skin Diver thin but 11.9 mm thin

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and with a 47 mm lug to Lug it certainly

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feels like it really hugs the wrist our

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wear has size just under 8 in for some

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context on top of the titanium case

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tutor has increased the size of the

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teeth of the 42's unidirectional timing

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bezel with the 39 which seems to help

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with gripe in the appearance of the

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insert is glossier with a subtle Sunray

20:11 - 20:14

texture that adds in a bit more modern

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character than the 42's all matat

20:14 - 20:17

variant it also injects just the right

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amount of Personality which makes it

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great for an everyday wear piece

20:19 - 20:23

although the Pelos 39 is still a very

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Adept diver with 200 M of water

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resistance which will be more than

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enough for anyone tutor's approach

20:26 - 20:31

toward the 39 was different than the 42

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not any less utilitarian or tough 200 m

20:31 - 20:35

is enough for most anyone who casually

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Dives but somewhat restrained compared

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to the 42's 500 M of water system we

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were thrilled to see that the Pelos 39

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does share some of the same DNA as the

20:41 - 20:46

Rolex subor 1680s produced for about 8

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years starting in the late 60s obviously

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they sell for a pretty penny now but the

20:47 - 20:51

red Submariner dialex in the same

20:49 - 20:53

fashion as the Pelos 39's is really

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Dynamic although the exterior is a

20:53 - 20:56

definite deviation away from the

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Heritage styling of the vintage inspired

20:56 - 21:02

black Bays the mt54 00 Powers both at

20:59 - 21:04

black Bay 58 and the new Pelos 39 and is

21:02 - 21:06

a Powerhouse the no date three-hander is

21:04 - 21:08

a cc chronometer certified self-winding

21:06 - 21:10

mechanical movement made completely

21:08 - 21:12

in-house by tutor it operates at a beat

21:10 - 21:14

rate of 4 Herz efficiently ties by eight

21:12 - 21:16

of 27 jewels and reserves enough power

21:14 - 21:18

for three full days of use between wines

21:16 - 21:20

or about 70 hours it maintains a

21:18 - 21:22

variable inertia balance and a silicone

21:20 - 21:24

balance spring so its durability and

21:22 - 21:25

magnetic resistance is extremely high

21:24 - 21:27

making it great for everyday wear in

21:25 - 21:29

virtually any situation which is enough

21:27 - 21:30

to qualify the the movement for this

21:29 - 21:32

guide although you can see it through

21:30 - 21:34

the screw down case back the movement is

21:32 - 21:35

a stunner tutor continue the use of the

21:34 - 21:38

main case's durable alloy with a

21:35 - 21:40

three-link 211mm titanium bracelet and

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it shares the same finish as well it

21:40 - 21:43

also Sports tutor's proprietary tfit

21:42 - 21:45

quick adjustment system that operates by

21:43 - 21:47

pushing and pulling this section of the

21:45 - 21:48

clasp to quickly extend or retract a

21:47 - 21:50

portion of the bracelet to hone in a fit

21:48 - 21:52

which does eliminate the need for

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traditional micro

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adjustments our last Ultra rugged tough

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watch pck is from none other than panai

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by way of the submersible carbotech p am

21:59 - 22:03

022 31 crafted from a proprietary carbon

22:02 - 22:05

composite blend that's lighter than both

22:03 - 22:07

steel and titanium and naturally

22:05 - 22:09

anti-corrosive and of course super

22:07 - 22:11

lightweight panai is by no means

22:09 - 22:12

stranger to the overbuilt watch world

22:11 - 22:15

they're known for creating some of the

22:12 - 22:17

most premium durable watches around as

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such they maintain ample military

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Heritage the most notable of which is

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the use of their early luminor models as

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we know them by the Italian Frogman in

22:23 - 22:27

World War II an illustration of which is

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edged onto the titanium DLC case back

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here post war they obvious viously set

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their sights a bit more on the

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commercial civilian sector but have

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still infus the durable hyperbuilt ethos

22:33 - 22:37

of wartime tools within the catalog of

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watches they have for sale today the

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submersible carbotech is a fantastic

22:39 - 22:42

example of panai engineering not only

22:40 - 22:44

the full carbon composite case but the

22:42 - 22:45

inclusion of panai signature u-shaped

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Crown guard itself made of carbon

22:45 - 22:49

material as well as the unidirectional

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timing bezel sitting on top of the case

22:49 - 22:52

Beyond durability paniz carbotech

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material under close inspection

22:52 - 22:56

maintains very unique properties it's

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fully matted with just a small degree of

22:56 - 23:00

transparency and that you can see

22:58 - 23:02

layering across the surface you could

23:00 - 23:04

even probably describe it as marbling on

23:02 - 23:06

the wrist 42 mm across the case and a

23:04 - 23:08

lug to Lug just a millimeter north of 50

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which for a pan ey of this build caliber

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is surprisingly wearable in general

23:11 - 23:15

however most of their current catalog is

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quite large our wear sports a wrist

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measurement just south of 8 in and even

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here even with a black matter case the

23:18 - 23:22

lug to Lug over 50 mm in thickness will

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definitely still show their size on a

23:22 - 23:26

smaller wrist the next most obvious

23:24 - 23:28

build characteristic across multiple

23:26 - 23:30

panai core collections submersible and

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luminum families for example is this

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distinct Crown guard with its unique

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lever system this two-part security

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system ensures the 300 M of water

23:35 - 23:39

resistance stays at 300 M even if

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there's a bump or catch on the crown at

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first we were concerned with a part this

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small being non-metallic somehow there

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is some subconscious bias metal would be

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a stronger Choice here but the consensus

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is that the unit is just really durable

23:49 - 23:53

even in carbon form and it certainly

23:51 - 23:55

feels robust in hand under the crystal

23:53 - 23:57

the dial is matted as well featuring

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luminous hour rectangular markers and

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dotted in De seas in between date at

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3:00 small seconds at 9:00 we also

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notice two different colors of loom and

24:02 - 24:06

aqua for the hour hand and High Noon

24:04 - 24:07

marker on the bezel and neon green for

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the rest of the dial elements pretty

24:07 - 24:12

much everything except the date window

24:09 - 24:14

and the dial text inside penai employs

24:12 - 24:16

the in-house automatic mechanical p900

24:14 - 24:17

caliber a movement that ticks with a 4

24:16 - 24:19

Herz Pat ratee and in terms of

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durability and shock resistance Inca

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Block anti-shock tech The Single Barrel

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power Reserve stands at about three fold

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days when fully wound and the movement

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as a whole is compiled together from 171

24:27 - 24:31

individual comp opponents and like the

24:29 - 24:33

vast majority of our other pics the

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carbo Tech submersible employs a 22mm

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couch ex strap and Layman unvulcanized

24:35 - 24:39

natural Rubber and sports traditional

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wave like folds for flexibility and

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breathability on the wrist obviously the

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word tough is a bit subjective right but

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we hope we provided a solid Roundup of

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ultra tough extremely durable time

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pieces that could at least give you an

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idea about how tough watches are built

24:52 - 24:55

these days with what materials to make

24:54 - 24:57

them so and what's available at

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different price points as always we

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couldn't include all of our favorites

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here so we do invite you to drop your

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favorites below there are many many

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great tough watches that we just don't

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have time to include that's always the

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case with these guyses by the way so we

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do hope to revisit some of our favorites

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sometime in the future we also invite

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you to head over to high consumption.

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comom as we have an extensive catalog of

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watch coverage you can sink your teeth

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into to inform your next time piece

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purchase and as always we'll catch you

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next week

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The World of Tough Watches: Durable and Rugged Timepieces

In the realm of wristwatches, terms like durable, robust, and tough hold significant meaning. Originally designed as utilitarian tools, wristwatches were built to last, ensuring reliability when time mattered the most. Today, with decades of advancements and breakthroughs, the market is filled with timepieces that excel in durability and toughness, catering to various professions and lifestyles.

Surveying the Landscape

When it comes to tough watches, one brand that stands out is Bertucci with their insanely durable watches made from titanium and polycarbonate. The DX3 Plus model, featuring a fiber-reinforced polycarbonate case and a reliable Japanese quartz movement, exemplifies the brand's commitment to durability. While official certifications add credibility, user feedback is equally important in confirming a watch's hard-wearing properties.

Moving on to G-Shock, these watches have built a reputation for being indestructible, surviving extreme conditions and impacts. The GA700 UC model, inspired by military colors, boasts a rugged full resin case and enhanced shock resistance, making it a reliable choice for tough conditions.

Military-Inspired Toughness

Seiko Prospex Diver reissue, known for its association with iconic '80s films, offers modern features like a solar quartz movement while preserving its tactical and rugged appeal. With 200m water resistance and a durable build, this watch is a true workhorse, combining toughness and functionality seamlessly.

Marathon's Tsar Diver defines durability, meeting the stringent US military standards, ensuring it can withstand extreme conditions encountered by armed forces. The quartz movement enhances reliability, making it a top choice for those seeking a tough timepiece.

Legendary Toughness

Victorinox's INOX Carbon watch, inspired by their renowned Swiss Army knives, exhibits extreme durability with a space-tested carbon case. The inclusion of tritium tubes for illumination and a robust quartz movement underscores its tough and reliable nature.

Citizen ProMaster Land Limited Edition celebrates the brand's 35th anniversary with a durable design suitable for marine, land, and sky adventures. Featuring a solar-powered movement, compass function, and distinctive camo dial, this watch is a versatile and reliable companion for any expedition.

Ultimate Toughness

The Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon DeepQuest 2 exemplifies toughness with a monoblock titanium case and advanced shock-resistant features. Equipped with a chronometer-certified movement and a sturdy titanium bracelet, this watch is designed to withstand the toughest conditions.

Finally, the Tudor Pelagos 39 and Panerai Submersible Carbotech PAM 02231 blend durability with elegance, offering a range of premium features in a rugged and reliable package. These watches represent the pinnacle of toughness in the world of timepieces.

In conclusion, tough watches are not just accessories but essential tools for those seeking reliability and durability in any situation. Whether you're an adventurer, a military professional, or simply someone who values tough and rugged timepieces, the market offers a diverse range of options to suit your needs. So, if you're in the market for a watch that can handle it all, these ultra-tough timepieces should be at the top of your list.