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Herculean in just about every way, the latest timepiece from Aragon could just be the new hero of your watch collection. Stainless steel from head to toe, this hefty watch has all the features you could ask for in a rugged diver: a durable construction, a reliable automatic movement, excellent visibility (courtesy of the T-100 tritium tubes throughout the dial), and high water resistance Read More
I can remember a while ago someone claiming to have built a 1000m diver without being certified that was as good as Rolex could this be the same company?
If there is a universal thread to the comments made by owners below it seems to be about the watch's thickness (and to a lessor extent, the weight). It's fair to say those who purchased them knew these watches came in limited sizes (Awfully-Big and XX-Awfully-Big) and that's exactly what they wanted, so no harm, no foul there.
However, as I've cautioned before, buying a watch based on a 2-D photo or (worse) illustration on a website has it's limitations. Partially due to the medium, and partially because watch photos often LIE LIKE A RUG, on purpose!!!
Yes, it's true, they only show you the good parts--never the bad parts (in this instance, the thickness with something in the photo to reference it to).
Moral of the story, search for other shots, especially a video review, before you push that button!
RayFI often find that watches look a lot "flatter" in real life. Even chunky pieces like the pelagos, subs etc. You guys are right, it's really hard to just buy a piece based on just pictures...
I just can't get over the logo. I know it might make no sense but there are a number of time pieces that I just can't buy based on the typography or the size of the logo alone. This is one of them...
Just got mine, I got a blue 44mm one. Everything is ok, just tat it's really a bit big and damn heavy. It's 50% heavier than my Seiko. Too bad it's strap can't switch to a NATO one else can really reduce the weight..
Got mine yesterday, and I'm a bit disappointed in it; had I seen it in person first, probably wouldn't have gotten it. To be fair, first Tritium watch for me and expectations may have been too high, but those T100 tubes are REALLY dim, to the point I can't imagine what T25s would be like. And the blue lume on the crown and Tachymeter dial isn't anywhere near as good as my Orient Mako II. Was trying to figure out how they got that impressive "in the dark" photo, so on a whim I illuminated it with a blacklight flashlight and presto - NOW it looked exactly like the photo. Further, the watch itself is very very thick and heavy, and I'm still trying to adjust the band to be comfortable (pinched the snot out of my wrist the first time, and it wasn't because I took too many links out). It's not all bad - the watch face is attractive (I got the black 44mm one), the date display is very readable, 200m water resistance is great, and I really like how the crystal blends into the Tachymeter dial. I just wish I'd paid more attention to the fact it weighs more than half a pound...although that may come in handy next time I have to throw hands at somebody... :D
These should glow for 100 years, not 25. I believe that's the difference between T-25 and T-100 tubes. The half life of the isotope is four times longer.
jayonnaiseThe half-life of tritium cannot be changed. T-100 tubes are brighter than T-25 tubes because they contain 4 times the amount of tritium (max of 100 millicuries versus a max of 25 millicuries). Hence, a T-100 tube will always be 4 times brighter than a T-25 tube of the same physical dimensions and age. Thus, the length of time that a T-100 tube will produce usable lume will, all things being equal, be greater than the length of time that a T-25 tube will produce usable lume.
Hewitt29
Feb 16, 2020
Arrogant’s back !! Oops it’s Aragon Lol I actually like the lume color variation on these !