Off the Cuff: The 2023 Traska Summiteer

The first thing you should know about Traska as a brand is that all of its models have reasonable dimensions. The Summiteer comes in two sizes, one with a diameter of 36.5mm and one with a diameter of 38.5mm. The smaller version has a lug-to-lug of 44mm and a total thickness of 10.55mm. The larger version has a lug-to-lug of 46mm and the same thickness of 10.55mm. Both models feature a 20mm lug width and a fully-articulated bracelet that tapers from 20mm at the lugs to 16mm at the clasp. Continue reading Off the Cuff: The 2023 Traska Summiteer

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Off the Cuff: Benarus Moray 38 “Pac-Man Dial”

The Moray measures 38mm in diameter and 13.5mm thick, with a 48mm lug to lug length and a 20mm lug width. It is entirely brushed and looks great as such. The bezel is solid steel, like the case, unidirectional and 120 clicks with a lumed pip at twelve. The lugs are drilled and both the crown and case back are screwed down. It is every inch a tool watch. And can we just spend a moment on that water resistance rating? That’s right. It’s 1000m. Continue reading Off the Cuff: Benarus Moray 38 “Pac-Man Dial”

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Off the Cuff: Marathon GSAR 41mm Arctic Edition

The GSAR is a quintessential tool watch. In hand, and on wrist, it looks and feels like an instrument first and a watch second. Its MILSpec heritage has been woven into its genetic code. So, the Arctic Edition needed to be more than a simple colourway. It had to be purpose driven. Continue reading Off the Cuff: Marathon GSAR 41mm Arctic Edition

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