![]() ![]() Usually, if you come across a microbrand offering a decent quality chronograph, this will be powering it. The movement found within is the well-known and often-used Seiko VK63 mechaquartz. The bead blasting has a soft touch to it, which is comfortable on the skin, and the angles provide a bit more of an aggressive and industrial visual impression – especially on the links of the bracelet, which is excellently built.Īdditionally, there are quick-release pins on the bracelet which makes switching it out to a strap a breeze. The bead-blasted finish to the case runs through to the bracelet, all of which provide an array of aggressive angles with decent edging and precision. Heavy does not always mean quality (read about the Beats Solo headphones which had weights added to them to make them feel as if they were better made than they were). Lighter means so much more comfortable and easier to wear for prolonged periods however, some might misconstrue the light weight with it feeling “cheap” – this is certainly not the case. One thing to note is the weight if you compare this to an equivalent watch made of steel, it’s much lighter. I love the feel and look of titanium, although I appreciate it’s not for everyone. The Kruger is constructed of titanium, but in addition, you can opt for a Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating which adds extra scratch resistance, up to 4000HV hardness. The grip is excellent and it’s easy to use. The 120-click divers bezel has a very rugged looking matte black ceramic insert with luminous markers. The other side features the simple and responsive cylindrical pushers to control the chronograph, flanking the screw-in crown with the aforementioned lumed logo, with an effective knurled grip. On the flat side of the case is Draken embossed – in a sort of Invicta style but nowhere near as gaudy. If you look at the case lug-on, it looks like a flowering flower which is just such a pleasure to view. It extrudes outwards creating a singular shape, joining up with the bezel, which also maximises the grip on the outer edge of the bezel. One cool thing to mention about lume though is how the logo at the end of the crown is lumed up, as is Draken’s custom.Īs is the case with the Tugela, the case looks simple but has so much thought behind it. The lume consists of Super-LumiNova® X1-C3 and BGW9, and performs as expected – it’s not mind-blowing, but for a watch costing this much, it behaves as expected. The entire dial is lumed, which looks pretty great in the dark. I like a date wheel at 6 as it keeps the dial symmetrical, this one featuring a subtle black border to draw the eye. ![]() There’s a subtle concentric circular pattern to the subdials at 3 and 9 to introduce some texture and depth, the latter being complemented by the date wheel at 6. The stark contrast between the ice white dial and jet black numerals and dial markings, plus the bold and thick font type and details throughout makes it a pleasure to view and use.Īdditionally, the black sword hands are suitably thick to match the entire ethos of the watch oftentimes I feel a watch manufacturer doesn’t get the balance right – not the case here. Whilst I have decent eyesight, I appreciate it when a watch has superb legibility, not only from a practical point but also from a design standpoint. Looking at it, I certainly agree – and I see the benefits too. The Kruger is described as being designed with maximum contrast in mind, for a clear functional dial. Dimensions: 44mm diameter x 14.2mm height x 49.5mm lug to lug.How does it stack up? Let’s check it out.īut first, here it is with some tools. The Draken Kruger, however, is a fraction of the price of those Bavarian juggernauts. I say German, due to Sinn and Damasko being, well, quite possibly the best definition of what the Draken Kruger aspires to be: watches that are built to a disgustingly high level of craftsmanship, offering unbeatable durability and utility. I’m a huge fan of German-style utility tool watches. Well, instead of looking at his photograph, I implore you to look at this watch instead. I’m not going to lie, the first thing that popped into my head when I read “Draken Kruger” is Chad Kroeger. Share facebook twitter linkedin View comments ![]()
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