Tritium, a heavy form of hydrogen, is used as a power source for glowing hands and dial markings. As it decays, tritium gives off beta rays that are absorbed by the phosphor (glowing pigment), which in turn gives off visible light.
The Technology Behind The Time
| The 85323 and it's family of
outdoor watches are precision-made time pieces designed to withstand
extreme punishment. Tritium, a heavy form of hydrogen, is used as a power source for glowing hands and dial markings. As it decays, tritium gives off beta rays that are absorbed by the phosphor (glowing pigment), which in turn gives off visible light. |
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| The screw-locked crown used
on the 85323 watch creates a threaded seal against moisture and protects
the delicate movement stem from shock. Identical metals on both the crown
and tube threads ensure a tight fit that won't work loose during thermal
expansion. |
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| The 85323's case is cut from solid stainless steel (1), heated in a 2000 degree inferno (2), and hammered into shape in the manner of a fine blade (3), Skilled craftsman then hand-finish the case in a 100-step process (4). |  |
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Depth ratings on watches can be misleading. Most watches are tested in static pressure chambers immediately upon assembly. This type of testing does not account for how the watch will perform on the user's wrist, where corrosion, temperature changes and physical shock are all factors. We recommends that a watch have atleast a 50m (150') rating for swimming, and 100m (330') for SCUBA diving. The 85323 is rated to 50m (150'). |
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