If you are an outdoor person and spend a lot of time in the wilderness, then you already know that your gear can really take a beating out there. Most gears, tools and gadgets made for hiking, trekking, camping and other outdoor activities are designed for meticulous readings. This means the device in question has many delicate little parts that need the most precise calibration. Outdoor activities are not very conducive to their well-being.
In fact, I have lost many cheap analog watches on even such simple treks as climbing up a rocky Cascade ridge. All that it sustained were a few knocks here and there and it just stopped ticking.
This experience jumped to my mind when a reader asked me about suggestions for a durable and tough analog watch that did not cost the moon. The reader wanted something that not only looked good, but would actually serve the purpose it was made for. Affordability was one of the main factors that would influence his decision. And he did not want any expensive watch. I was not quite sure what to tell him at that point.
I Find the Answer In a Watch from Swiss Raid Commando
I tested this watch for many months. And I am delighted to report that I have finally found what my reader was looking for in Wenger's Swiss Raid Commando. There is a story behind the watch's name. There is an annual competition in the Swiss Alps where military teams of 4 men each are pitted against each other in the rugged and challenging terrain. The watch is named after this event.
I was very impressed with the details of this watch. Firstly, it has a stainless steel casing which is treated with a coating of Physical Vapor Deposition or PVD. This is a thin film of metal and ceramic which is ionized. It causes the surface of the treated material to appear slick and become impervious.
Underneath that solid casing lie the meticulous movements that Swiss watches are famous for, all set in shock-resistant housing. These are made for 24/7 outdoor use. So the chronometers and analog dial will glow at night to make it easy for you to read the time. The lens of the dial is made of mineral-crystal and is scratch-resistant to boot. The watch is water resistant up to 100 meters and can withstand extreme temperatures and conditions.
Retailing for about $425, many outlets will actually sell them for $300.
In fact, I have lost many cheap analog watches on even such simple treks as climbing up a rocky Cascade ridge. All that it sustained were a few knocks here and there and it just stopped ticking.
This experience jumped to my mind when a reader asked me about suggestions for a durable and tough analog watch that did not cost the moon. The reader wanted something that not only looked good, but would actually serve the purpose it was made for. Affordability was one of the main factors that would influence his decision. And he did not want any expensive watch. I was not quite sure what to tell him at that point.
I Find the Answer In a Watch from Swiss Raid Commando
I tested this watch for many months. And I am delighted to report that I have finally found what my reader was looking for in Wenger's Swiss Raid Commando. There is a story behind the watch's name. There is an annual competition in the Swiss Alps where military teams of 4 men each are pitted against each other in the rugged and challenging terrain. The watch is named after this event.
I was very impressed with the details of this watch. Firstly, it has a stainless steel casing which is treated with a coating of Physical Vapor Deposition or PVD. This is a thin film of metal and ceramic which is ionized. It causes the surface of the treated material to appear slick and become impervious.
Underneath that solid casing lie the meticulous movements that Swiss watches are famous for, all set in shock-resistant housing. These are made for 24/7 outdoor use. So the chronometers and analog dial will glow at night to make it easy for you to read the time. The lens of the dial is made of mineral-crystal and is scratch-resistant to boot. The watch is water resistant up to 100 meters and can withstand extreme temperatures and conditions.
Retailing for about $425, many outlets will actually sell them for $300.
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