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 Posted: Mon Nov 22nd, 2010 11:19 pm
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tommy_boy



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 Marc (Island Watch) posted a promo thread for this 40mm beauty.  Since I have been lusting after Ball based on their classic design and Tritium tube sex appeal, I figured I'd get one of these and save myself a couple grand.  Heck, Traser is well know in the military/law enforcement community, it has a Swiss motor and comes from a great dealer.  Why not?

Speaking of Marc, fast shipment and great communication, as I expected! ThumbsUp02.gif

Some impressions:  Weight is 150 grams.  The brushed case measures 40mm across, 47mm lug-to-lug and is 12mm thick. The bracelet is comfortable and it is very easy to remove links. Flat sapphire crystal (and, if you ask me, faint AR.)  The three year warranty that Marc mentions is dependent on you registering the watch at Traser's web site.  I did not find that this automatic model is listed on Traser's web site.


Simple presentation with a cool rubber tag:



Serial number is on the caseback. The cosmetic issue here is curious.  Perhaps these are NOS?  The 2824-2 Swiss movement:
 



Small tubes for markers (orange at 12) and tubes on all three hands for a total of 1 GBq of tritium:



The 6mm unsigned crown does not screw down.  Rather, the  watertight rating of the case seems to rely on a tight O-ring and a recess machined into the case may act as a guard.




The signed clasp has little room for my thumbnail and the primary latch is a difficult to engage (that is easily fixed).



The 40mm size appeals to me, what with my dainty wrist and all:



The money (lume) shot is not here.  The tubes must need some serious charging because as I type this, their glow is not exactly spectacular.  If I had a UV light, maybe I could force the issue, but alas, no such props in my studio!  Maybe later.



Last edited on Mon Nov 22nd, 2010 11:22 pm by tommy_boy