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 Posted: Sat Jun 7th, 2008 01:26 pm
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SBD

 

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 The Reactor cases are really stout, and the lume is just as you described.  I have yet to see a watch that torches as bright or as long.  But then again, I've never had an Orientstar diver. :)

I have the Neutron, which I really want to love, but there are just some weird things about it.  For example, the bezel has 90 clicks.  The crystal extends about 1mm above the bezel too, exposing enough of the edge that I imagine it'd be easy to chip.

But given all that, the lug design lets it sit really nicely on the wrist for such a big watch, and the silicone strap is super soft and has a really clever keeper design.

I also have the Fallout, which would be great except that the second hand is loose, so it's got about a full second of slop.  And several of the lumed markers don't actually line up with the rest of the dial.  Sloppy.  I'm sending it back.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy yours.  There's no doubt that they are hefty, tough, practical watches and make terrific daily beaters.