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Named for and inspired by the world’ s most powerful booster rocket, the Energia, this watch from Vostok-Europe is the Lithuanian brand’ s most exciting release since the Lunokhod 2.
At 48mm across and 18mm thick, the case is imposing on the wrist to say the least. The two custom, split-lug, interchangeable straps are made of pre-aged leather and top-quality silicon.
The stand-out feature for this new aggressive timepiece from Vostok-Europe is the way the tritium tubes are mounted. Tritium uses radio-luminescence to provide constant illumination in any lighting condition with laser-sealed glass tubes that can last up to 25 years. In the case of the Energia, these tubes are fixed in v-shaped mirrors that provide maximum glow by reflecting the entire tube. This ensures you’ ll get the most out of the lume each tube provides.
Other features include 300-meter water resistance, making this a professional grade diver’ s watch, and three case material options. This is the second line from Vostok-Europe to come in the highly coveted marine bronze, which ensures each watch will patina to a unique look. There are also offerings in surgical grade stainless steel and titanium. Retailing just under $ 1,000, the Energia is available at www. detentewatches. com.
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