Bertucci 13550 A-5S Ballista Illuminated

At first glance, it might seem that the Bertucci 13550 A-5S Ballista Illuminated watch is very similar to more affordable models from this brand.

But, as the saying goes: "The devil is in the details."

This model, to some extent, is a real monster that can withstand crazy loads.

The case is made of the strongest stainless steel with a matte color PVD coating, which, together with the dial, does not give any glare. And this is important, since the watch is tactical. The case itself feels more like rubber to the touch. I have never held anything like it. Therefore, the fact that the design and material are patented by Bertucci is not some kind of PR move.

The dial, as befits a field watch, has excellent readability, plus in this model, in addition to the classic Swiss Super Luminova, the brand uses tritium tubes from the Swiss company mb-microtec, which are successfully used by such monsters as Luminox, Traser, etc. Tritium tubes shine for 25 years in the dark. They don't need to be fed. As the owner of Luminox, I declare that this is a very cool and convenient feature.

The dial is covered with a sapphire, additionally tempered sapphire crystal, and the water resistance is set at 200 meters with a screw-down crown for better tightness. You can safely dive in the watch.

The strap is made from recycled textiles (environmentally friendly material), and here again Bertucci patents the design. The belt has several layers, stitched with high quality thread, has a convenient trencher for fixing the length and a powerful clasp made of the same material as the case. The belt is very strong and durable. This is exactly what the Bertuccis wanted.

On board the watch is a reliable and durable Swiss quartz movement, which is fed by a lithium battery with a service life of 10 years.

As a result, we have a real monster that is able to go with you through fire, water and copper pipes, and it was for such purposes that the watch was created. The size of 45 mm only confirms that the watch is not for delicate hands.

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Enjoy your watch.