By Phillip D. Johnson
Renato Watches ( www.renatowatches.com), one of the world’s leading creators of boldly styled yet competitively priced wristwatches, announces the release of its most recent creation, the Destructor Chronograph(MRSP: $649USD).
The Destructor is a powerfully masculine wristwatch designed for both high visual impact and high performance. It’s tough, aggressive design features a massive 46mm case, with a precision made bracelet held in place by knurled screws that punctuate the sporty lines of this boldly sophisticated men’s technical watch. But don’t worry, if you’re looking for something in a similar fashion for a woman instead, there are plenty of unique watches for women around to match this.
For this men’s watch, the timing function of the watch –it’s a chronograph, integrating stopwatch functionality as well as telling the time and date –is underscored by the colored chronograph start button, which is matched by the central elapsed seconds hand. The dial and hands are protected by a crystal made of synthetic sapphire. Completing the design are a screwed-down crown and screwed-down caseback, which seal the watch against the intrusion of moisture.
It is equally as strong on performance as well: The case is water resistant to 30 atmospheres, or 300 meters, fitted with a one-way rotating timing bezel – which together, qualify it for use in SCUBA diving, according to the international standard for diver’s watches. The Destructor is instantly legible thanks to its large diameter, ruggedly geometric design, and the generous use of luminous material on the hands (in addition, some models are available with a fully luminous dial.)
Inside is a high precision, Swiss-made quartz movement by Ronda. The Destructor, a Swiss-made and registered design, will be made in a limited edition of TKTK numbered pieces, with a black PVD stainless steel case and bracelet. Co-Founder & Designer of Renato Watches, Daniel Mink has chosen to blaze a new trail by creating master pieces of time, catering to a smaller audience of watch aficionados to answer the call of the ‘true collectors’ who want something different. With the Destructor, Mink has created a watch with irresistible good looks, and performance to match.