Comments on: Rogue Warrior Watches

By: G

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:27:09 +0000

Well written commentary/comments. Question: What mechanism prevents the krypton gas from escaping once the crowns are pulled? Have a g’one. TM et V/R

By: R.K.

R.K. — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:45:51 +0000

I met CDR (ret.) Marcinko´s successor in command of DEVGRP back in 1997. He came to the Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum in NYC with his family and was wearing a ballcap with a tiny Trident logo on it. Assuming that he was related to NSW, I asked about Dick Marcinko as I had read every book written by him to that point (which, I think were two or three at that time, if memory serves). The man just rolled his eyes and said, ¨The Navy handled it, and I think it was done right.¨ And, that was it. Later, I purchased a book written by this same man. The book is called ¨Combat Swimmer¨and it goes into the other side of the story with CDR (ret.) Marcinko´s trial and conviction. It opened my eyes. I entered active service shortly after having met this gentleman (also in 1998) and I applied, was selected and assigned to SOF in 2003 and have been there since. Looking back, based on what I do know now, CDR (ret.) Marcinko broke the law because he thought he could; not because of how ¨unconventional¨ he was. The man served his time and is now capitalizing on his notoriety to make money – such is capitalism. Personally, I would not have wanted to have such a commander. For selfish reasons (mainly, pride and arrogance), he forfeited his units´ prestige and name. We have to be greatful for his accomplishments, but let´s keep our feet on the ground as well. Don´t believe the hype. BTW, I own the Rogue Warrior ¨Red Cell¨and I actually like it.

By: AS

AS — Sun, 02 May 2010 20:16:33 +0000

Sinn uses Argon to slow down the aging process of the oil (that needs O2 to proceed), and to provide a ‘dry’ atmosphere. This is part 1 of their dehumidifying tech; part 2 is the copper sulphate capsules that absorb H2O molecules left in the case and indicates level of saturation.

Krypton is similarly inert but doesn’t make light brighter. It doesn’t make the watch interior any more less moist than a normal watch filled with ‘dry’ air.

There is no advantage, in fact it’s costlier – but maybe you pay for the name….

By: nucsol

nucsol — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:40:57 +0000

If this watch is as cheesey as his self absorbed, self glorified novels I’ll stick with timex.

By: Hank

Hank — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 03:00:00 +0000

The real question is, are these $50 watches being sold for $400 – or are they worth $400?

By: Rrryan

Rrryan — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:12:48 +0000

Not only should little to no condensation form in most any well made watch in good repair, but you also got the water test procedure backwards, which goes a long way toward explaining why no condensation was observed. Please take the inept pimping elsewhere as I don't wish to continue providing an outlet for this foolishness.

By: Rrryan

Rrryan — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:07:44 +0000

How is the krypton achieving this? Magic?

By: john greer

john greer — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:13:49 +0000

If the Krypton gas serves no purpose someone should tell Sinn at $2500 a piece using Argon.

We also did our own test by placing the watch in a freezer for 20 min and then heated it up with a hairdryer to 140degrees and we did not see any condensation forming. The guy at RW watches said it was OK to try this and if it was to fail just send back for a refund.

By: john greer

john greer — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:09:29 +0000

Krypton molecules being 4 times larger than air prevents air molecules entering the watch case when the crown is pulled out. Same goes for Sinn watches using Argon.
My neighbor got his RW watch on monday and at 6AM in the morning he showed me and it was glowing as bright as it was 8 hours earlier.

So regardless of what we say or think ,the question is does it work. Ive seen it work , have you ?.

By: Rrryan

Rrryan — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:18:05 +0000

How is a larger molecule going to make it more effective?

And krypton is of just about no utility in non-electric lighting. It allows for brighter light in incandescent automotive bulbs by allowing higher filament temperatures and thus more power and light output. Its mere presence does not make ambient light any brighter at all.

It serves no purpose in these watches.