Field watches have a clear origin. They were created for soldiers who needed reliable watches that told time equally well in mud, rain, and dust – without complications, without unnecessary elements, with excellent readability.
UltraHex™ – titanium that doesn't want to scratch
RZE treated the titanium case with an UltraHex™ surface finish with a hardness of up to 1200 Hv, creating titanium that is approximately eight times more scratch-resistant than steel, hypoallergenic, and corrosion-resistant, while being approximately half the weight. The result is a Valour 38 weighing only 57 grams including the strap with a thickness of 11 mm. You barely notice it on your wrist.
Dial: readability above all else
Regardless of the chosen color shade – Carbon Black, Medallion Yellow, Slate Grey, Calcite or Vervain Blue – you get a legible dial with a design language referencing 1960s field watches. Arabic numerals in full Super-LumiNova luminescence, legible hands, an inner 24-hour military scale. The date window is hidden at the 6 o'clock position with contrast-printed numbers. Minimum branding, maximum function.
Viton™ gasket and screw-down crown
The new version of the model adds a Viton™ gasket – a fluoroelastomer used in the aerospace and chemical industries, resistant to extreme temperatures and aggressive substances. Screw-down crown with engraved logo, screw-down solid titanium case back, 100 m / 10 ATM water resistance.
Seiko NH35A movement
For reliability and service availability, RZE opted for the proven Seiko NH35A mechanical movement – one of the most widespread automatic movements in the industry, with a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour, a power reserve of 41 hours, quick date setting, and hacking seconds function, and manual winding capability. Nothing ostentatious – exactly what field watches need.
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