Bertucci Introduces the Ballista Line, A Series of Stealthy, Tactical Field Watches
Bertucci is a Chicago based brand with a specialty in rugged field watches. Their new Ballista line is a series of three watches with a stealthy vibe and a tactical, blacked out look. Watches in the Ballista range use quartz movements, which keep costs down and overall reliability high. The three watches here range in price from $195 to $395, making them compelling choices if you?re after a simple weekend beater that you don?t have to worry much about, or an inexpensive daily wear field watch that can stand up to some abuse. Let?s take a closer look.
Bertucci Ballista Field Watches
The A-5S with tritium gas tubes.
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial: Black
Dimensions: 40mm – 45mmÂ
Crystal: Sapphire    Â
Water Resistance: 200 meters             Movement: Swiss Quarz
Strap/bracelet: Nylon
Price: $195 – $395
Reference Number: A-2S, E-1S, A-5S
Expected Release: Available nowÂ
The simplest and least expensive Ballista is the A-2S. This watch is sized at 40mm, with a 4:00 crown and thick lugs that are likely to give this one a sense of wrist presence beyond its measurements. The dial layout is that of a traditional field watch with a bit of a twist. Big sword hands point toward stark white numerals, which is certainly what you?d expect in a field watch, but the date display contained within a subdial at 4:00 is a little different, and it gives the A-2S just a hint of style without sacrificing too much in the way of traditional field...
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