Any classy analog watches with illuminated backgrounds?

[geepondy]

In my attempts to purchase a second watch, I'm trying to cover all the bases. Just wondering if there were some nice classy analog watches out there that had a lit background you could access but pushing a button.

 

[Kilovolt]

There is surely the Victorinox Watch (the pocket knife Swiss people) that has an LED illuminated dial:

http://www.victorinoxswissarmy.com/index.cfm?site=victorinoxswissarmy.com&page=15&lang=E

I don't know if it is sold in the US but it should not be difficult to find it out.

 

[B@rt]

On a simular note there is the Dakota REQ series, with basically the same functions, but the added bonus is that it is rechargeable, so no battery changes are needed. :thumbsup:

I have the REQ Vibe and am very happy with it, the charging is inductive, so hasslefree.

If you google "analog indiglo" a whole bunch of results come back.

 

[Bogie]

Maratac AQC Compass Watch

 

[karlthev]

Not with illuminated backgrounds but, highly illuminated hands and markers are the Ball watches. Ball was one of the premier makers of Railroad pocket watches during the heyday of Railroads. Give them a look.


Karl

 

[Patriot]

"Classy analog" with backlighting..... +1 for Victorinox

 

[geepondy]

That would be great to see a nighttime shot to see how the dial looked liked, illuminated by the blue LED. I imagine the LED must be on topside of the face rather then an illuminated background like the Timex Indiglo? I actually would prefer that method. I don't suppose any CPFers have seen/own one of these models?

There is surely the Victorinox Watch (the pocket knife Swiss people) that has an LED illuminated dial:

http://www.victorinoxswissarmy.com/index.cfm?site=victorinoxswissarmy.com&page=15&lang=E

I don't know if it is sold in the US but it should not be difficult to find it out.

 

[Kilovolt]

I've seen several pics of these watches on Italian watch magazines but unfortunately none shot with the light on in the dark.

Yes the blue LED is at the same level as the hands not behind the face.

 

[DownUnderLite]

Have you seen this one?

http://specialopswatch.com/cart/products.cgi?detail=21

 

[cal..45]

@ geepondy,

I believe this thread could be of high interest for you:...

http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=62426


...as well as the whole forum:

http://forums.watchuseek.com/forumdisplay.php?f=17http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=62426




regards, holger

 

[geepondy]

Thanks Cal. I have never been there before, only timezone. Interesting forums, looks like they cater down to affordable watches more then timezone.

 

[geepondy]

Hey a question I'll ask here rather then start yet another thread. Several recommendations for the Victorinox watch. On the Internet, I also see Wenger swiss army type watches. Are they two different companies and is one considered superior over the other in their watch products?

 

[Flying Turtle]

Don't know how classy this one is to you, but it is analog (and digital) and is illuminated by two yellow LEDs. I got this one at WalMart about three years ago for about $45. It's got three alarms, countdown, stop watch, and memo functions.

Geoff

 

[mkphc]

just got this one last week from "pumaman" good deal btw

lights up really bright- sorry no lit pic, check g-shock.com

 

[ekincam]

G-Shock FTW. Is that one solar power?

 

[Kilovolt]

Hey a question I'll ask here rather then start yet another thread. Several recommendations for the Victorinox watch. On the Internet, I also see Wenger swiss army type watches. Are they two different companies and is one considered superior over the other in their watch products?

Wenger is "the other" Swiss manufacturer of pocket knifes and they also make watches. To my knowledge they don't have any type with an illuminated dial so in principle they should not be included in this discussion.