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Water-resistant to 100 meters , each watch is designed in a style reminiscent of the exposed mechanics of the operating system inside a submarine . An inner ring is carefully stamped , polished and inlaid inside the case while the Royal Navy ’ s Submarine Service motto “ We Come Unseen ” is inscribed on the side of each case at 9 o ’ clock . Each component from the geared levels of the bezel to the oversized indexes and hardened mineral crystal has been carefully considered . Each piece has been engineered to fit both technically and aesthetically . Case in point : the date and time are changed by unlocking the right hand crown and turning the bezel of the watch .
Ballast ’ s Valiant model offers a more sturdy and robust silhouette featuring a custom-molded silicon band for ease of wear and a sportier profile . The large bold case likewise boasts the brand ’ s canteen crown lock mechanism . Prices for both the Tralfagar and Valiant run between $ 400- $ 490 .
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