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Protek, the American watch model that makes tactical timepieces for first responders, is increasing its widespread Official United States Marine Corp (USMC) watch assortment with automated fashions. With carbon composite circumstances, ProGlo self-powered illumination that can proceed to shine for 25 years, Seiko automated actions, and a alternative of dials in USMC’s Pantone palette of black, crimson, inexperienced, and desert, the brand new Protek Collection 1210 USMC Computerized fashions are at present being provided at discounted pre-launch costs on Kickstarter.
Like their quartz counterparts that debuted a few 12 months in the past, the automated USMC watches sport 42mm carbon composite circumstances (16mm thick and 50.5mm lug-to-lug) and matching carbon composite bezels. The watch weighs solely 84.5 grams because of its light-weight materials, comprised of 30% carbon and 70% polycarbonate, leading to a light-weight but extremely sturdy composite in a textured charcoal shade. The ratcheted unidirectional bezels are straightforward to grip and embody a 60-minute scale to trace immersion instances. The motion on all ProTek bezels is extremely tight with zero play as they need to operate, and this collection isn’t any exception. The watches, which function screw-down crowns, a number of O-rings, and a screw-down metal caseback, are rated to 300 meters of water resistance; all ProTek watches are examined in each air and water to make sure this ranking. Commonplace water resistance testing is often executed with air, and batch testing in water. ProTek goes a step additional by testing each watch head in water (along with air), making certain every watch is well-suited to serve the wearer in water environments.
Contained in the circumstances are the Seiko 24-jewel NH35 automated motion, the tried and true self-winding caliber that numerous dive watches depend on. It is a vital transfer on the a part of ProTek because the model has all the time trusted Miyota quartz actions to energy its line of watches. ProTek opted to incorporate automated actions within the catalog because of requests from shoppers and retailers. The Marines, the elite preventing drive the watch is designed for, confirmed that automated USMC fashions can be a welcomed addition to the lineup. Supplying about 41 hours of energy reserve and working at 21,600 beats per hour, the NH35 motion drives the trio of fingers on the middle and the date window at 3 o’clock. The 316L chrome steel caseback that serves to defend the motion is intricately embossed with the famed U.S. Marine Corps eagle, globe, and anchor emblem.
Apart from the brand new motion, one other replace provided by the brand new ProTek Collection 1210 USMC fashions is the dial, now obtainable in particular USMC Pantone colours. Whether or not in black, inexperienced, crimson, or desert, the dials are all embellished with ProTek’s signature diamond plate motif, emphasizing the rugged nature of the watches. The tactical dive watches additionally embody each 12-hour and 24-hour scales on the dial. The dials are protected by scratch-resistant sapphire crystals with antireflective coating.
As is customary for ProTek watches, the automated Collection 1210 USMC watches glow intensely in the dead of night because of the tritium-based ProGlo self-powered illumination developed in Switzerland. This is similar superior illumination know-how that ProTek’s founder pioneered and dropped at the buyer world with Luminox, his former model, in 1989. Not solely does this luminous substance glow 100 instances brighter than standard lume however it can additionally repeatedly emit mild for 25 years with out the necessity for an exterior mild supply. The fingers, hour markers, and bezel pip glow inexperienced whereas the 12-hour marker emits an orange mild to permit the wearer to simply spot the highest of the dial.
The automated USMC watches come paired with charcoal-colored real rubber straps. Nonetheless, ProTek sells straps in the identical shades because the dials for these eager about a color-coordinated look. Along with choosing real rubber for its sturdy properties, the straps are molded round a metal tube insert the place the spring pins are for added energy and sturdiness. There’s one mounted keeper loop to keep away from sliding, together with a second adjustable loop. The straps are fitted with a charcoal-colored metal pin signature buckle to match the case.
Commenting on the brand new launch, Barry Cohen, Managing Accomplice of Time Ideas, the father or mother firm of the ProTek model, mentioned: “Our watches have been conceived and created for people who protek(t) us, and our identify defines the model, with ‘Professional’ that means made for professionals, and ‘Tek’ signifying our superior self-powered illumination know-how. Naturally, we’re very proud that our model has been designated an Official Watch of the U.S. Marine Corps, and our latest assortment was created to permit the model to maneuver extra upstream within the jewellery retailer enviornment whereas nonetheless providing excellent worth for modest costs. This assortment expands on the model’s mission to create and provide distinctive watches, perfect for anybody that leads an adventurous lively way of life and are terrific daily-wear knock-around timepieces.”
The Protek Computerized Collection 1210 USMC watches will finally retail for 695 USD, nonetheless, they’re at present obtainable to buy at decrease costs (beginning at 395 USD, and up from there relying on the tier and package deal) by way of the model’s Kickstarter marketing campaign. Pre-orders can be found instantly till the marketing campaign closes on the finish of the month. The watches will start transport out in July. For extra info, please go to the model’s web site.
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