REACTOR Men's 72002 Meltdown Silver Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch Review

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(More customer reviews)Amazing watch.I am a watch collector and usually change watches everyday.Sometimes, two or three times a day.I have had this watch for a week and can't seem to take it off.I find myself staring transfixed by the simple dial and bright, blue lined, super luminous hands and hour markers.
The best:White or silver toned dials on watches are nice but usually they are combined with hands that are silver edged making it very difficult to see the time.This has a beautiful blue edge to the hands (that depending on the light may look black)that contrast just right against the silver dial making it super easy to tell time in any and all conditions.

The luminescence is just incredibly bright and last all night.

The bezel is smooth, with no play at all and very easy to grasp.It has a highly visible, luminescent marker at the 12 o'clock position.

The clean, simple dial is simplicity at it's best.The day and date are easy to read and framed by the blue steel that frames hour markers and hands.

The case is not super heavy but does have heft to it and let's you know that you are wearing a stainless steel watch.

The bracelet is thick, strong and has no jingle or clinking sound to it when you move around.Very well made and also one of the easiest watches to size I have ever dealt with.You can make it fit perfectly with the micro adjustments.

This watch wears as is it had been made specifically for my wrist.At 42mm it sits perfectly on my 7.25 inch wrist with not a bit of tightness or wobble.

The second hand falls right on the hour markers.Many quartz watches don't do that and it may not be important to some but I like it when the second hand hits the markers instead of in between them.

The worst:There are no minute markers so if you like seeing what time it is to the minute, you are out of luck unless the hand is right on the hour markers.I would have liked minute markers between the hour markers.It would have added a little extra to the dial and still kept it simple and clean.

When all is said and done, this watch is one of my favorites.You can wear it from dressy to sporty occasions without being much of a fashion misfit and that helps too.

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Product Description:
A sporty watch with a distinctive look, the Melt Down from Reactor is a versatile timepiece for the active person. The bold indexes on the dial make for easy reading, and the date display at three o'clock is essential for keeping track of your days. The textured band and bezel augment the clean lines of the linked stainless steel, creating a unique surface. The 42-millimeter stainless steel case houses a silver dial with colorful indexes and a sweep second hand. Water resistant to 660 feet, the Melt Down is streamlined yet playful, and perfect for vacation days on the water.

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REACTOR Men's 72501 Meltdown Black Dial Black Nitride Plated Watch Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this watch as a "beater watch"for the beach, vacations, working in the yard and such.It is a heavy duty watch for sure. Reactor makes a solid watch for the price and the night visibilty of this watch is outstanding.I have a few other higher end watches that I am afraid to "beat up", so this watch is a great compliment to my collection.I have gotten a few nice remarks from a few watch snobs in regards to my Reactor.

Good purchase that will take a beating.FYI, There is a Youtube video out there with a guy smashing a Reactor watch with a hammer ( running it over with a car etc..) to show durability , and the watch would not die!

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A sporty watch with a distinctive, textured look, the Melt Down from Reactor is a versatile timepiece for active days. The bold indexes on the dial make for easy reading, and the date display at three o'clock is essential for keeping track of your days. The textured band, crown and bezel create a unique surface appearance, unifying the watch. The 42-millimeter stainless steel case houses a black dial with Superluminova indexes for low-light readability. Water resistant to 660 feet, the Melt Down is a masculine watch durable enough for vacation days at the water, yet classy enough for business attire.

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REACTOR Men's 60501 MC2 Black Coral Dial Black Nitride Plated Watch Review

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(More customer reviews)This watch is big and dark. Yes, it's black, but so large in the band and face it looks less dressy and more ominous. The flouresant numerals do NOT stay lit for any longer than a few minutes.
The dial is kinda small compared to the overall dial/band.
I have no doubt it is a fine watch quality and movement wize, if you want to look like Special Forces, fine.. if not, look at the ones with the shiny stainless bracelet. Thats much better looking.

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A dynamic and bold timepiece, the MC2 from Reactor is made of durable stainless steel plated in a rich and classy black. Protected by a scratch resistant, mineral glass crystal, the black dial features easy-to-read Arabic numbers neatly framed in a 32 millimeter, square case. With a sweep second hand and a convenient date display at three o'clock, this distinctively masculine watch moves seamlessly from sporty to stylish. Analog-quartz movement ensures accuracy, and the MC2 fits comfortably on the wrist with a fold-over clasp for easy on/off. This fashionable timepiece features superior water resistance to 330 feet, and is a hip addition to the modern wardrobe.

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REACTOR Men's 87003 Flux Dark Blue Dial Stainless Steel Watch Review

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(More customer reviews)this is a very well made time piece . I especially like the heft and weight of the watch . The luminous dial is awesome ; with just alittle exposure to sunlight it glows as if its lite up . I wouldn,t hesitate to recomend this watch to anyone .

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An eye-catching addition to any man's everyday wardrobe, the Reactor Flux sports unique stylization and innovative design. The whimsical curvy shape of the striking blue dial and the bezel are complemented by large, futuristically designed, silver Arabic numerals; the indexes and oversized hands feature the patented, high-energy Superluminova finish, which provides up to 13 hours of low-light readability. This watch has a 44-millimeter case that is 15 millimeters thick -- bigger than your standard sports watch -- but its specialized design allows for comfortable wear. Its front-loaded movement allows for an ergonomically curved caseback, and its unusual left-hand drive keeps the crown away from your wrist, so you can wear this uniquely oversized watch with surprising comfort. This stylish watch also boasts high-grade craftsmanship and is built to last: its solid marine-grade 316L stainless-steel case and wrist band provide the ultimate in durability and corrosion resistance; the band also features a triple secure clasp system for extra security. The watch is also built with a secure "screw bar" case-to-band interface, which provides five to seven times the strength of traditional spring bars. And its hardened mineral glass crystal offers extreme scratch and shatter resistance. With a curved caseback that includes an integrated O-ring, the watch provides water resistance to a depth of 100 meters: like all Reactor watches, it is individually tested to its depth rating. A day and date calendar is also included at the watch's three o'clock position. This watch is powered by superior, accurate analog quartz movement.

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REACTOR Men's 58401 Trident Never Dark Black Dial Titanium Bracelet Sport Watch Review

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(More customer reviews)Incredibly durable watch.Light on the wrist, hardly notice its there.Definately a Reactor guy from here on out. Customer service is fantastic as well.

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A beautiful combination of polished contoured links on the bracelet and a contemporary 43-millimeter case make the Trident from Reactor a sleek and stylish watch for daily wear. Featuring a unidirectional bezel, easy-to-read Arabic numbers, a day/date display at three o'clock, and innovative new Never Dark technology that illuminates the dial 24/7, this striking watch is also water resistant to 660 feet. Made of titanium for superior durability, the elegant bracelet fastens effortlessly with a fold-over clasp. Versatile enough for work or play, the Trident is a suave addition to a gentleman's wardrobe.

Reactor Never Dark™ - the World's Most Advanced Watch Lighting System
Throughout the history of the wristwatch, designers have struggled with the best method to illuminate the watch face for easy viewing at night. Originally, radium paint was applied, but the radioactive side effects to the workers quickly made this unacceptable. Various phosphourescent compounds have been tried, but most remain visible only a short while in the dark. Electroluminescence was introduced in the '80s, but has the disadvantages of reducing battery life and requiring a button press to activate. Tritium-filled luminous tubes entered the market in the '90s, and while their multi-year illumination makes them a good choice, their relatively low brightness can be difficult to see in partially lit conditions, or immediately after moving from a brightly lit to a dark environment.

Starting in 2003, Reactor developed a proprietary method of applying a unique Swiss material called Superluminova that makes our watches the brightest and longest-lasting phosphourescent watches in the world (as verified by independent testing). However, while Superluminova is at least five times brighter than tritium after being charged in the light, that brightness fades to below that of tritium over several hours. As part of our quest to build the best watch possible, we saw a better solution.



Never Dark™ is the first technology to combine the intense brightness of Superluminova with the multi-year longevity of tritium, providing optimal illumination under all lighting conditions. Because it can take up to 30 minutes for the human eye to fully adjust to the dark, Superluminova's intense peak brightness makes a Never Dark™ watch easily visible during that initial period. This can be even more important when moving repeatedly from light to dark (such as when going below deck on a boat during the day), as the Superluminova will continually recharge and the eye will not have time to adjust. In situations where the watch will remain in the dark for many hours, the tritium will remain visible for years, even if the watch is never returned to the light.



This graph illustrates the performance of each illumination source over time. While tritium remains at a constant level, Superluminova gets extremely bright then fades over several hours, but recharges very quickly when re-exposed to light. Never Dark™ is the only watch illumination to "self-adjust" to conditions, with a response curve similar to that of the human eye. At its peak, the glow of Superluminova is easily visible, even at dusk or in difficult, partially lit conditions. With a full charge, it produces five to ten times the light output of tritium. But, as that brightness fades, the tritium will continue to glow for at least ten years.

Tritium is radioactive. Should You be worried?
Unlike radioactive isotopes that have been used on watches in the past, tritium poses no health risk to the wearer or to the workers who assemble the watches. Tritium's radioactive decay produces only weak beta particles that are contained completely within the sealed glass tubes. Even if exposed, the beta particles do not posess enough energy to penetrate the outer layer of human skin.

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REACTOR Men's 53501 Gamma Black Dial Two-Tone Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch Review

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(More customer reviews)I first heard of Reactor in Saltwater Sportsman magazine. One of their target markets is sport fishermen. Anyway, it's a great looking watch as are many of the watches in their line. It's well made using quality materials and the finish is top notch. The latch and lock on the bracelet are top notch and not found on watches at this price point. The case is quite heavy and made from stainless steel. Sure it's not a "fine" Swiss watch but it has the look and feel at a fraction of the price. I've had this model for about 6 months and the Japanese movement keeps perfect time. I did somehow scratch the crystal pretty bad and I'm sending it back for repair. I'll post my experience with the service as soon as it comes back. All in all, at $400.00 it's well worth the money and I'd be confident to recommend this brand to anyone.

Update 6/26/09

Sent the watch back for repair. Filled out the form and enclosed $20.00. Received an email from Reactor when the watch arrived stating that they had in fact received the watch and were replacing the crystal. They did the repair and I had it back 2 days later. Great turnaround and awesome customer service.

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Boasting black nitride ion-plated, solid 316L stainless steel construction for long life and a sleek, sporty look, the Men's Gamma Round Stainless Steel and Black Nitride Watch from REACTOR combines the reliability of Japanese quartz movement with a streamlined, athletic-inspired design. An extra-thick mineral crystal resists both scratches and shattering, while solid screwbar case-to-band attachment and solid forged casebacks guard against longterm wear and tear. For added convenience, luminous Superluminova painted hands and markers ensure easy readability, a unidirectional bezel is great for workouts, and day and date functions at three o'clock keep things organized. Water resistant to an impressive 984 feet, the Gamma arrives in a distinctive silver box that's ideal for storage or gift-giving.

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REACTOR Men's 59507 Trident Never Dark Yellow Dial Black Nitride-Plated Sport Watch Review

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(More customer reviews)This is an absolutely gorgeous watch, the pictures don't do it justice.Strangers tell me how pretty it is everywhere I go.It is a beautiful bright yellow and the numerals and hands light up like daylight in a dark room.Highly recommended.

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In a sleek black nitride, the Trident from Reactor is hip enough for contemporary dress and durable enough for daily wear. The 40-millimeter case frames the unidirectional bezel, and attaches to the linked bracelet with a sturdy screw bar. In combination with constant illumination from innovative Never Dark technology, the yellow dial also features Superluminova hands and indexes, large Arabic numbers and a day/date display at three o'clock. Water resistant to 660 feet, the stylish Trident helps casual wear look smart and trendy.

Reactor Never Dark™ - the World's Most Advanced Watch Lighting System
Throughout the history of the wristwatch, designers have struggled with the best method to illuminate the watch face for easy viewing at night. Originally, radium paint was applied, but the radioactive side effects to the workers quickly made this unacceptable. Various phosphourescent compounds have been tried, but most remain visible only a short while in the dark. Electroluminescence was introduced in the '80s, but has the disadvantages of reducing battery life and requiring a button press to activate. Tritium-filled luminous tubes entered the market in the '90s, and while their multi-year illumination makes them a good choice, their relatively low brightness can be difficult to see in partially lit conditions, or immediately after moving from a brightly lit to a dark environment.

Starting in 2003, Reactor developed a proprietary method of applying a unique Swiss material called Superluminova that makes our watches the brightest and longest-lasting phosphourescent watches in the world (as verified by independent testing). However, while Superluminova is at least five times brighter than tritium after being charged in the light, that brightness fades to below that of tritium over several hours. As part of our quest to build the best watch possible, we saw a better solution.



Never Dark™ is the first technology to combine the intense brightness of Superluminova with the multi-year longevity of tritium, providing optimal illumination under all lighting conditions. Because it can take up to 30 minutes for the human eye to fully adjust to the dark, Superluminova's intense peak brightness makes a Never Dark™ watch easily visible during that initial period. This can be even more important when moving repeatedly from light to dark (such as when going below deck on a boat during the day), as the Superluminova will continually recharge and the eye will not have time to adjust. In situations where the watch will remain in the dark for many hours, the tritium will remain visible for years, even if the watch is never returned to the light.



This graph illustrates the performance of each illumination source over time. While tritium remains at a constant level, Superluminova gets extremely bright then fades over several hours, but recharges very quickly when re-exposed to light. Never Dark™ is the only watch illumination to "self-adjust" to conditions, with a response curve similar to that of the human eye. At its peak, the glow of Superluminova is easily visible, even at dusk or in difficult, partially lit conditions. With a full charge, it produces five to ten times the light output of tritium. But, as that brightness fades, the tritium will continue to glow for at least ten years.

Tritium is radioactive. Should You be worried?
Unlike radioactive isotopes that have been used on watches in the past, tritium poses no health risk to the wearer or to the workers who assemble the watches. Tritium's radioactive decay produces only weak beta particles that are contained completely within the sealed glass tubes. Even if exposed, the beta particles do not posess enough energy to penetrate the outer layer of human skin.

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