Traser Ladyline?

In the world of Tritium watches a true LADIES watch is rare indeed. Sure there are some 3/4 models out there that are generally much larger than most woman want to wear and even those are hard to find. In general, a ladies Tritium watch is non existent. Granted not every woman in the world is clamoring for a ladies Tritium watch but there is definitely a market for it. Especially for woman in the medical profession, military and law enforcement to name a few. (And we get calls from people looking for a good ladies Tritium watch every day.)

So you can understand how excited I was to hear that Traser, makers of nice quality Tritium watches, was making an entire line of Ladies watches! This was something the watch industry was in dire need of and Traser was poised to take full advantage.

Unfortunately, they really dropped the ball. At least in terms of "Ladies" watches. Don't get me wrong, the "Ladyline" by Traser has some Fantastic Models, Great Quality, New Attractive Designs and features you want. So you are asking yourself, If everything is so good, what's the problem? The problem is that the watches are too big. Full size actually! That's right, full size mens watches. In fact, many of them are the same watches they already make. They just simply "Repainted" them and stamped them with "Ladyline" on the label. Take a look at some of the side by side comparisons.

These are the EXACT same watches as the "men's" counterpart. Just with different color combinations/bands.

Literally no difference at all. Same watch, same size, same features. Seems like a copout to me. If you are going to make a ladies line of watches, then make some new watches. Not just repaint the men's watches.

Now to be fair they did develop some legitimately new models (one pictured below). These are great looking models! Some even using PINK Tritium, which is a fantastic touch. And with these being ALL NEW designs, surely they made them an appropriate size, right? Nope, sorry. These models are even BIGGER than the largest mens watch they make. Just how big? 44mm on average. (Most of the mens line is 40mm-42mm).

Of course, I realize that these are Swiss designed watches and as long as we are being objective, you need to have all the facts. Over in Europe ladies are wearing much larger watches then they are here in the USA. In fact, it is not unusual to see a ladies watch push the 50mm barrier... in Europe, but unfortunately we have not quite gotten there here in the USA. So what does this mean for ladies here in the USA looking for a Tritium watch? It looks like you're going to have to continue to wait. The Ladyline from Traser is not the answer to the average consumer here in the States.

So, in the mean time, What do we do with the "Ladyline"? Easy, sell them for what they are. New mens models. (and a few LARGE ladies models) Because aside from the Pink and Blue models, every one of these look quite sharp and could easily be worn by men.

So those looking for some new styles, you're in luck. Those looking for new "ladies" watches, you may need to pass on this one. I just don't think America is ready for these watches just yet.

Torgoen T07 Limited Edition Pilot's Watch

Now here is a watch that we are very excited about... The T07 Limited Edition Pilot's Flight Computer watch.

This beauty has a stunning rose goldtone and black PVD case, Carbon Fiber dial and black polyurethane strap. It is also packed with features like a very unique complete 2nd analog two hand watch subdial to track a second time zone or GMT (UTC or Zulu) time. As well as a E6B slid rule bezel located under the crystal and controlled by a second crown.

Production of this stunning pilot's watch is limited to just 500 watches worldwide. It comes in a one-of-a-kind red leather and black lacquer piano finish jewelry case and includes both a signature Torgoen Polyurethane strap and a fine padded and stitched leather strap.

In making this very special watch, Torgoen Swiss used the finest components available along with their expertise in pilot's watch design to craft this beautiful pilot's flight computer watch. The E6B Flight Computer Slide Rule Bezel is housed safely underneath the scratchproof sapphire glass crystal.

The case is solid stainless steel finished in black PVD and rose gold plating for a dramatic design. The crystal is virtually scratch proof sapphire glass. The four rose goldtone accent screws on the square case complete the design and add a richness and elegance unique to the watch.

Pilots often need a watch that will always display Universal Coordinated Time (also referred to as Zulu time). Many pilots prefer to have their watch display both their home time and their destination time, if it is in a different time zone. The T07 displays two time zones at a glance, one on the main watch face and the other in the analog watch subdial at the 6 o'clock position.

The T07 Limited Edition is a watch is a fantastic edition to any watch collection and a must have for the pilot/watch enthusiast. Torgoen Swiss makes a number of fine pilot's watches but this is truly the finest model they have ever produced.

For more information head over to Gem of the Day or TopFlight Watches. Find the latest details, more photos and pricing information. You own it to yourself to check this one out.