Smiths militare PRS-29

Design saggio, il dorso di casi hanno una pista esterna entro il quale siamo informati del numero di modello, proprietà anti-magnetici, tipo di movimento e resistancy acqua. Centrale vediamo il nome Smiths e, naturalmente, il numero di magazzino NATO; inoltre ogni orologio ha un numero di serie nello spirito del numero di emissione militare con il numero univoco seguito da l'anno di fabbricazione, per esempio 007/10 (il numero del mio PRS-29A).

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I particularly like the use of the outer track which encapsulates the text; it is very 1960s/1970s, I feel it suits the watch well and is totally in keeping with the period from which the original emanates. Despite the costs involved, Timefactors has specified that all markings on the case backs be engraved as opposed to laser etched. Again, authentic for the time and the depth attained will ensure that the watches can be worn for many years before the markings start to rub significantly.

Moving to the top of the watch then this is where the main structural difference between the two watches on offer is evident. In the case of the 36mm which is of course so close to the original thus far, then a domed acrylic crystal is fittingly used with a thickness of 1.5mm. No doubt a sapphire was possible for this version but much to my delight, Timefactors have elected to remain true to the GS.4701. The crystal is retained by a polished tension ring. Any damage in the form of scratches can of course be rectified with Polywatch or toothpaste and the crystal can be made to look as good as new. Readers of my reviews will know that I like acrylic crystals – had the 36mm been fitted with sapphire then I am not certain I would have fallen in love with it to the extent that I have done.

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