Stainless steel case Screw in caseback Crown set with a sapphire cabochon Stainless Steel Bracelet Push button deployment clasp Silver Guilloche Dial 24 hour Dual Time indicator in the center of the dial date window at the 6 o'clock Scratch resistant sapphire crystal with 3 layer anti-reflective coating Swiss quartz movement Water resistant to 100 meters / 330 feet.

• Satin and polished stainless steel bracelet


• Cabochon crown with double o-ring


• Second time zone hand with 24 hours indicator


• Case diameter: 32 mm


• Water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M)

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beautiful

nice design unusual color and unusual to find a quartz watch with 12 hr chrono price was ok. green color was more expensive .More detail ...

Great Watch

I purchased this watch after looking at it for a long time in the stores. I was interested in a watch that had a large face and this watch definitely has that quality. At 43mm case diamter at it's maximum it definitely provides a strong look. It commonly gets mistaken for watches much more expensive.



It is a beautiful watch that keeps excellent time. It has a simple elegant design that allows it to be versitile enough to be worn in many occasions. I would recommend this watch.More detail ...

High Quality A Bit Pricey

This watch is branded after the famous 'Swiss Raid Commando' military competition held annually in Switzerland and France since 1986 of which Wenger is a sponsor. The watch features the SRC logo on the obverse in color along with the French language motto "Vouloir Croire et Oser" which translates in English to "Want Believe and Dare". This branding may be important to a special ops soldier military veteran or collector but it should be understood that such branding comes with a price premium.



PROS:



Overall the watch has a heft and feeling of quality and refinement it should prove quite satisfying for those looking for a unique style military piece. The stainless steel case is coated in black via Physical Vapor Deposition or PVD which bonds to the steel on a molecular level meaning no chipping or flaking and high resistance to scratching (as are the crown and two activators). The mineral crystal is slightly domed and without flaws. The screw back is non-coated stainless with the SRC color logo inset at center and encapsulated in what appears to be mineral crystal. On the back is also the lightly etched Wenger logo and specs.



*The face of this watch is the draw for many; a large clean crisp dial in "nuclear green" with three sub-dials in the same hue. The watch is quite readable at most angles although the rather large arrow point hour/minute hands can obscure the sub-dials. If you want something strikingly clean and purposeful this is it.



*The luminance of the dial at night is astonishing! Every detail is visible in the dark after just a couple hours of sun. If the watch is exposed to sun (even overcast winter skies in the Northeast US) it will be visible throughout the darkest moonless nights. I have never owned a watch with this ability.



*The rubber(*) strap is substantial and comfortable.



*The 30 minute/12 hour chronograph is intuitive and accurate. The lap time feature is easy to use.



CONS:



You can easily buy a watch with the same quality and more functions for less money. Without the SRC branding unique style dial and Swiss caveat this watch would be priced $100 less.



*I am a fan of the accuracy of battery-quartz watches but there is no excuse for selling one at this price point without a solar recharging system similar to Citizen's Eco-Drive. I purchased this Wenger despite the fact that one day in the near future I know it will stop working and I will have to take it to a jeweler for an expensive battery replacement/resealing. The Japanese have figured out how to do this why haven't the Swiss?



*Lacking a screw down crown and only certified to 10atm is a bit lackluster for a $220+ watch branded to a rigorous military competition. I would be highly dubious of jumping into a lake or snorkeling with a watch lacking a screw-down crown. I own two Citizens (one titanium) rated to 20atm with the same features plus solar and screw crowns costing $100 less. Once again the Swiss need to catch up.



*The crystal is neither sapphire nor non-reflective add to that its slight dome and I wonder how long before an unsightly scratch? A rugged military time piece of this price should have a sapphire crystal.



*While the rubber(*) band is comfortable and thick it's also quite gummy. Time will tell how durable it is but it seems as though if pulled too hard over time it might harden and separate. Once again I feel a military branded piece such as this should have been given a more durable band.



SUM UP:



While this Wenger is a quality watch and has some collector appeal its main selling point is appearance not function or economy. There are dozens of watches which perform the same functions with similar or better quality at a much lower cost. But if you're a sucker for a striking "nuclear green" on black watch which will perform perfectly until the battery runs out then you'll buy one just as I have and enjoy it in the dark!



(*)It is unclear whether the band material on this watch is organic rubber or silicone rubber. The Wenger site states that the band of this watch is "rubber" while using the term "silicon" for bands on other watches. This is an important distinction and one which Wenger should clear up.



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Best watch I've ever owned

My wife gave this watch to me as a college graduation present in 1993. Almost 15 years later it works perfectly and has only left my arm when I go swimming. The price of the watch was $495 back in 1993. I can't imagine finding a better wrist watch for the money. Buy with absolute confidence.More detail ...

They don't make them like they used to...

I bought this watch last year to replace another Swiss Army watch that I had since 1987. I was very pleased with my original watch and it always amazed me that the glass (or crystal actually) never got a scratch even after nearly 18 years of use. My new watch however now has deep scratches after only a year of use... It's a nice watch but I'm disappointed with the poor quality of the crystal.More detail ...

Swiss Legend

A great beautiful watch for unbelievable pricehave seen it selling for more then $400! I did return it because it is still not what I'm looking for.More detail ...

Beatiful timepiece....

I recently ordered the Alliance Tachymeter Chronograph with black dial and have been very pleased with the quality of this watch. If it had "Omega" on the dial it would also have a $2000+ price tag.But for $255 nothing comes close to this watch. The hidden clasp is a feature usually associated with premium brands...but there it is...and it works very nicely.The polished and brushed band looks incredible as it flows into the case. The only...fault(?)...is the lack of a screw-down crown...but at the ridiculously low price you can't go wrong.More detail ...

Excellent build quality looks great

The watch looks very stylish. It feels like it's very well-built. I only had it for a month but the accuracy has been flawless to the second. The band is pretty easy to snap in and there is enough distance between each link not to catch your arm hairs. The hands on the dial are very reflective so it's quick to tell the time with a short glance. Don't want to jinx myself but I have a feeling this thing will last me for a long long time.



If I had to find one complaint I guess it would be that the watch is heavy...but what do you expect from steel More detail ...

Great finish color easy to read

The gunmetal finish is very nice because it goes with just about anything. For people who want a versatile watch that can be worn with anything anywhere this is a good option. The color is similar to the finish of the "black" ipod nano Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (5th Generation) NEWEST MODEL although a little warmer. The watch is also very easy to read; large face with large numbers and hands.



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Looks nice but uncomfortaabl

I was given this watch as a gift. The look is nice but it is a bit uncomfortable for some reason.More detail ...