Got my RALF TECH WRV Hybrid today.

I just received the RALF TECH watch I ordered last week. It is a WRV Hybrid, with a very very low serial number out of 300.

It is the second case model from RALF TECH, with a more reasonable diameter – 43.9 mm than the first one, the WRX, at a hefty 47.5 mm (both w/o crown). Lugs are at 26 mm. The WRV comes with a black NATO canvas and leather strap and a hypoallergenic silicone which is remarkably smooth and good looking.

The case is very nicely finished in brushed surgical stainless steel 316L. There is a 3.5 mm thick convex sapphire crystal a Superluminova C3 hands and hours markers.

The “hybrid” movement is a derivative of SEIKO’s kinetics. That means the mechanical movement charges a capacitor which in turn powers the super precise quartz movement. At full charge, the watch has a power reserve of 150 days.

The WRV is water resistant to 300 m which is plenty good enough for my pool. More importantly, for a divers’ watch, it complies with ISO 6425 dive watches standard.

I met Frank, RALF TECH boss, at a Special Forces show earlier in 2013. He is a very nice person and has interesting stories. RALF TECH was founded as a suppliers to professional divers thanks to several innovative products. That how it came into contact with several combat frogmen units, including Commando Hubert (KHB). Frank’s very first watch was built for Pascal Bernabé for his 2005 world record deepest dive of 330 m. A RALH TECH watch had been were a Rolex, Omega or Blancpain watch has never been (attached to a live human that is).

That, and the close cooperation with KHB, who are also clients of mine, plus the fact that KHB was closely associated in 1952 with the creation of the Fifty Fathoms, attracted me to this rather unique watch.
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RALF TECH, Horloger Atypique et Indépendant !

I got a "post-Xmas" deal from the UK distributor, a very nice person to deal with. Sincrono Ltd - Sincrono Ltd - Distributor of Fine Timepieces since 2011

In the US:

Ralf Tech in AZ and:

RALF Tech ? Martin Pulli ? Fine Jewelry and Watches in PA.

Nice pic:

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Changed the strap to the NATO one. Very comfy too.
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The UK distributor has a really great deal on a 2013 full size hybrid WRX "Red Arrow" Limited Ed. (I have no interest in that sale, not related to the manufacturer or the distributor, just passing along the info on a great deal).

Thanks!
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Took those pics yesterday while shopping for Bordeaux at Wegman's.
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