American watchmaker ProTek is launching a new collection of watches to mark its naming as the official watch of the United States Marine Corp. Aptly named the USMC Series 1000 collection, the series of nine watches express the hard wearing ethos of the brand, both in functionality and in aesthetics.  All of ProTek?s watches are designed for first responders, whether that be law enforcement officers, military special forces, mountain rescue, or EMTs. Its design inspiration comes from the rugged nature of these professions, prioritizing practicality over intricate frills. In its latest release, the brand is employing a fresh creative approach to create the tactical USMC collection. 

On the exterior, the USMC dive watch series features a 42mm carbon composite case with a unidirectional ratcheting bezel. Its silhouette uses sharp lines and angles that are reminiscent of the way a gemstone is cut with facets, introducing a new case style into the ProTek catalog. On the reverse, the case back is embossed with steel screws and bears the USMC logo. Complete with a screw down crown, the watches are water resistant to 200 meters, an attribute that is tested in both air and water for assurance. The case is secured by a genuine rubber strap with a ribbed pattern that adds to the robustness of the watch. All nine models sport a unique colorway, with those defining details occupying an outer dial ring, the crown, or in some cases the rubber strap. 
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