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| | Features | 3 year Limited warrantyFull sweep second handScrew on backSwiss made; presentation caseWater-resistant to 330 feet (100 M)
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| | Description | Quartz Chronograph Stainless steel case 42mm Water resistant 100M PVD case finish Screwedon caseback Crystal mineral Black dial Indexes 6 hand quartz Rubber strap black Date display Stopwatch function Luminious hands Unidirectional bezel Countdown timer green hands and numbers | |
| | Product Details | | Product Weight: | 0.22 pounds | | Package Length: | 4.25 inches | | Package Width: | 3.86 inches | | Package Height: | 2.6 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.66 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 13 reviews |
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| | Watch Information | | Crystal Material: | Mineral | | Clasp: | Buckle | | Case Diameter: | 42 millimeters | | Case Thickness: | 13.2 millimeters | | Case Material: | stainless-steel | | Band Material: | Rubber | | Bezel Material: | stainless-steel | | Dial Color: | black | | Movement: | Quartz | | Calendar: | Date | | Water Resistance Depth: | 330 feet |
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| | Customer Reviews | Average Customer Review: ( 13 customer reviews )
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46 of 48 found the following review helpful:
 High Quality, A Bit Pricey Dec 28, 2009
By K. Inko
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.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 Great watch for the money Dec 28, 2009
By Teapot Tales
This watch is all about quality at a reasonable price. There is a number of specific details about this model that might be good to know in advance:
1) The longest hand is a timer hand that indicates seconds; the bottom and the left dial are for the timer as well (indicating hours and minutes respectively).
2) The watch shows date, but does not indicate month or day of week. However, in most cases, having your watch show you months, days of week, moon fazes, altitudes, bearings and stock tickers is excessive, IMHO anyway.
3) The watch band is not made of rubber - it is actually made of some rather heavy-duty flat-black silicone with anti-slip texture on the inside. This is perfect for the supposedly military application of the watch. Silicone is easy to clean, it lasts longer than any leather (real or otherwise), and it feels much more comfy and soft than any kind of braided nylon.
4) Date can be changed separately from time by pulling out the crown one more notch.
There are only a few minor cons that I want to mention:
1) The crown is not a screw-in type.
2) A crystal is not sapphire and it is not a sunken-in kind.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Great military style with Swiss quartz accuracy Jul 09, 2010
By Zack
I have owned a few watches but this one keeps drawing me to wear it. The bright "nuclear" style green dial is very cool, and the lumination is good in the dark with only a short exposure to light.
Pros:
- Attractive, clean dial and face. Easy to read fonts, hands and dials.
- Intuitive and accurate chrono operation, like a standard stopwatch.
- PVD black coating is durable, and semi-matte finish.
- Very avant garde style, especially in the business world. I get compliments on it all the time. Military-types love it.
- Interesting heritage and tribute model. The symbol on the case back is a nice touch for collectors.
- Date display without too much additional information like day of week or month.
- Easy to set and maintain. Crown increments are easy to hit for setting.
Cons:
- Price. As others have indicated, this is a *bit* much for a quartz movement, mineral crystal and non-screw crown. If you can find one for a good price, its good quality though, and worth it.
- Mineral domed crystal. Sapphire would have made much more sense as this is a "ruggid" model. The mineral domed crystal also distorts the view at an angle, and produces pretty bad reflection.
- Silicon/rubber band. Makes my wrist sweat more than anything else I wear, including steel bracelets and leather. It does seem durable though, and the 2 band end slips are a nice touch.
- Non screw-down crown. The Wenger manual that comes with this watch suggests you *not* wear this in a hot shower. That is quite inconsistent with the theme of the whole thing.
As others have stated, this watch is about style. If you like it, its good quality and looks great. Not a single problem with it so far, and I keep coming back to it over my more traditional "diver" style watches.
UPDATE: I've had this for almost a year now, and I wear is semi-regularly. The band is starting to show signs of wear, in the form of shiny spots. Not a huge deal, but something to be aware of. Time is still accurate, and it is functioning well. Would still buy again .
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Not happy Jul 07, 2011
By D A Scott Turkovich
I recieved the watch, and I loved its looks. However, it is rather hard to read the time, especially at night, also, the date is hard to read. The band is on the thick side. The secong hand for the chronograph would not line up exactly at the 12 o'clock position. I tried to calibrate it per instructions but no such luck. Funny it would line up perfectly with all other increments. Here is the big problem, after @ two and a half weeks I returned it because the minute hand on the chronograph became frozen. This was after the first substanial use of the chronograph. Overall I was not happy with the watch.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
COOL WATCH!!! Mar 24, 2011
By ELVIS
i love this watch. i do not like reading or writing extremely long reviews. i was looking for a military style watch that was different from my luminox watch. this watch has a bigger face, therefore much easier to read. it has a good sized wrist band that fits me very well, and i have big wrist. i am a big guy, and watch is comfortable on me. it keeps very accurate time. there are 3 different colors for the numerals on the face., GREEN, WHITE, ORANGE. that is to say, one color per watch. not all colors on one watch. i was so excited to get the watch that i ordered it, 1 DAY SHIPPING. it arrived at my house in less than 24 hours!!! that cost me $19.00. i probably won't do 1 day shipping again, but i do love my watch!!!!!!!!!!
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