By TLex Here's a lesser known British watch company that you might not have come across before. Nite Watches and their MX series are made with outdoors-man and military types in mind. By the looks of it are as tough as nails, too. Rated to 200m they should fair pretty well as divers, and their use of GTLS technology would I'm sure be welcomed by tritium fans. Prices range from around 225GBP - 375GBP.
From NITE Manufactured to exacting tolerances and utilizing only the finest components, every watch in the Nite collection shares an unparalleled number of technical features such as.
A minimum of fifteen GTLS lamps are positioned on the dial and hands - for ultimate illumination and instant reading in all light conditions.
Screw or push-in crowns with multiple 0-ring seals - provide water resistance up to 200m
Ronda movements (Swiss made - Swiss parts) chosen for their precision and reliability
Solid steel screw-in pin bars ensure straps and bracelets cannot work loose or fail
All metal bracelets constructed from solid stainless steel with a double-locking clasp
Solid stainless steel straps lock directly onto the case
Polished, laser engraved stainless steel back plates - for durability and comfort
Factory fitted with Swiss made lithium batteries - 10 year* battery life
About GTLS All Nite watches feature a rare illumination technology called GTLS (Gaseous Tritium Light Source). This highly specialised technology was, until recently only ever used in advanced military hardware or pioneering safety equipment where a guaranteed light source was needed for safe operations in all hazardous environments and conditions.
Exactly the same technology has now been adopted by Nite in a range of advanced sports watches that offer the same standards of reliability and durability to non professional personnel.
Every Nite watch is fitted with a minimum of fifteen GTLS lamps, giving you a dial that can be read quickly and easily in all light levels.
Electrons emitted from the tritium gas excite the phosphor coating inside each GTLS lamp to produce a continuous light that will typically last between 10 and 20 years.
You don’t ever need to recharge. The chemical reaction inside each GTLS is permanently working. As soon as the light levels drop the lamps become clearly visible.
The MX50 is the perfect timepiece for outdoor and military use. The gunmetal PVD case with either black polymer strap or gunmetal stainless steel bracelet completes the tactical look.
Diameter: 45mm
Depth: 13.35mm
Weight: 180 grams
Dial options: Black
Crystal: Sapphire (with triple anti-reflective coating)
Water resistance: 200m / 660ft (screw-down crown with double o-ring seal)
Movement: Ronda 5040.D (Swiss Made - Swiss Parts - Chronograph)
Battery (life span): 395 (48 months)
Strap options: Gunmetal PVD Stainless Steel, polymer
The ultimate sports watch. With brushed stainless steel case, chronograph functions and uni-directional bezel, the MX40 is built to withstand the toughest conditions.
Diameter: 45mm
Depth: 13.35mm
Weight: 180 grams
Dial options: Black , blue
Crystal: Sapphire (with triple anti-reflective coating)
Water resistance: 200m / 660ft (screw-down crown with double o-ring seal)
Movement: Ronda 5040.D (Swiss Made - Swiss Parts - Chronograph
Battery (life span): 395 (48 months)
Strap options: Brushed Stainless Steel, polymer
