Torgoen Swiss

Torgoen Swiss Men's T10301 Black Ion-Plated 3-Hand Analog Rubber Strap Watch

• Precise Swiss-quartz movement
• Hardened mineral crystal
• Three-hand analog with date function; luminescence hands and indexes

Product Description

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A sporty, polyurethane, black strap gives the Torgoen Swiss Men's Black Ion-Plated 3-Hand Analog Rubber Strap Watch a casual attitude. A black ion-plated stainless steel case is topped by a black, ion-plated stainless steel bezel. A straightforward black dial displays large, luminescent Arabic-numeral hour indicators at the three, six, nine, and 12 o'clock positions, as well as luminescent, rectangular hour indicators at the remaining positions. Large, luminescent hands, white stick minute markers, and a date window at four o'clock round out this black-and-white beauty. This timepiece arrives in a textile-lined black case and is water resistant to 330 feet (100 m).

The Torgoen Swiss Story

   
    Simplicity, Boldness and Functionality


Torgoen was founded by an enthusiastic private pilot, Benzi Rosenski. Rosenski, also a veteran of the watch manufacturing industry, combined these two passions to create Torgoen – Professional Pilot Watches. Rosenski envisioned a line of timepieces for pilots that are functional, affordable, well designed and durable.  In 1998 the first Torgoen Swiss timepieces rolled off the production line. The name Torgoen is derived from Thor, the god of thunder in Nordic mythology, and Goen which is a derivative of “go”. The name symbolizes the boldness, functionality and simplicity of design (Thor) in time keeping devices (Goen). These principles guide the Torgoen team in the creation and updating of the line. Although the design of all Torgoen watches has functionalities useful for pilots, it is also perfect for ordinary people who appreciate tangible quality and no-nonsense, yet sophisticated design. The dials have numerals, markers and indexes inspired by cockpit instruments like altimeters and speed gauges. Cockpit instruments have been a subject of ergonomic studies that go back to World War II. This is part of the functionality and boldness that guides Torgoen.

E6B Flight Computer – Useful also in the supermarket

In many of its models, Torgoen uses an E6B Flight Computer based on the original design by the US army during World War II. The name was simply the Catalog part number of the device. It allows the pilot to easily solve problems of speed, distance and time. By knowing two of these variables, one can deduct the third with ease. This is based on a regular slide rule which was used by some of us that attended high school before the introduction of pocket calculators. It enables the user to perform any multiplication and division calculations. It is especially good while performing conversions of units and even exchange rate calculations. The watches come with a booklet in three languages with clear instructions of how to use the E6B and examples of how the E6B will help solve calculation problems.

GMT (Zulu Time) – Keeping track of home-time for travelers

Torgoen incorporated in many of its models another feature that is commonly used by pilots and favored by watch enthusiasts - a second time zone displayed in a 24 hour format. Communications between the cockpit and air traffic controllers always use GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) as a common standard. It avoids confusion by pilots arriving at an airport from different time zones.  Every time zone in the globe has a designated letter. GMT was designated with the letter Z and pilots call it Zulu time since Zulu is the phonetic alphabet for Z. It is also useful for travelers crossing different time zones who wish to keep their home-time handy and easily displayed on their watches.

Today the Torgoen brand includes 12 series in its line-up with over 61 different versions. "Considering the components and materials used, we feel that this brand is one of the best values in the market today".      

Torgoen Academy
 
As part of the contribution and commitment to the aviation industry, Torgoen sponsors the Torgoen Academy for flight safety. The academy’s curriculum delivers specialized flight training to both private and commercial pilots that will increase aviation safety by teaching aviators essential recovery and survival skills not normally offered in either primary or advanced flight training. The Torgoen Academy’s training makes pilots safer by teaching them to deal with departures from normal flight, upsets due to turbulence and mechanical failures.  
Following a structured syllabus, pilots develop the ability to keep a cool head while applying techniques learned in the school’s aerobatic training aircraft to resolve the situation at hand. "We literally turn pilot’s upside-down in real airplanes in order to give them the confidence to fix the problem without the panic."

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.3 x 3.7 inches ; 13.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001RCU8HK
• Item model number: T10301
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,740 in Watches (See Top 100 in Watches)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Professional Aviator Watch - Bang for your buck, June 18, 2011

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I've always liked Bell & Ross style display and found a brand of watch that is very similar in style. I'm surprised there are only 2 reviews. This watch looks amazing. This one is a keeper.

Pros:
Bell & Ross number style display (Mimics cockpit instrument display)
Easy to read, no clutter.
Large at 45mm
Black PVD 316L Stainless Steel (well-made)
PVD has a nice tint and not completely black.
Polyurethane strap fits perfectly on wrist
Swiss Movement
100 meters Water Resistance
Screwdown caseback
Unique Brand Name (Not your obvious Seiko, Citizen brand)
Brand caters to Pilots and Aviation industry.
-The brand is serious about their marketing strategy and appeal to the masses.
Value for the money
Luminescence last for hours


Cons:
Wished it was automatic
No screwdown crown
Wished it was 200 meters.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh my damn, April 19, 2011

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Bubbrubb - See all my reviews

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Have had this watch close to a year now. And it is a conversation started its so damn big. People tease me that my watch is projecting the time straight into their brain. All in all i eally like this watch its big, easy to read, and acurate. Although dont expect the luminesence to last more than 5min in the dark.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT WATCH, October 3, 2010

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Jo Lynch - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Torgoen Swiss Men's T10301 Black Ion-Plated 3-Hand Analog Rubber Strap Watch (Watch)

Bought watch for birthday gift for my husband. Easy transaction and arrived early. Perfect condition!!! He loves the watch!!! No Problems with watch or purchse. Will buy from them again.