I still think this is a fun watch. Those LEDs are nothing like a classic 70s watch but on the flip side they are highly readable in all light unlike actual watches of the era. In addition the case styling is one of the more interesting of modern/retro watches and does have more of those old school vibes.
I think the Armitron Tetra might still be the favourite of my 'retro styled' LED watches. Yes those big, bold LEDs are quite different to originals from the 70s (which had small, slim and sharp numbers) but I am ok with that. It is a homage, rather than attempting to be a carbon copy.
The digits found here also hint at the other LED clocks found in many older home electronics, such as alarm clock radios and VCRs, thereby also invoking nostalgia for those that never saw or used 70s style LED watches.
In addition, while there could be debate over which style LEDs are more aesthetically pleasing, these have a usablity advantage. The big and very bright LEDs are highly readable even in daylight (not so the classic LEDs of old).
Some usablity improvements on retro watches should be permitted IMHO. Not allowing for any change is why so many Casio LCD digitals have almost unusable backlights.
Anyway, LEDs themselves aside, the case style on this watch is pretty interesting and so different than anything else made these days.
Well apart from the oversized LEDs it really it quite close to a classic #Armitron in looks.
So it seems the #ArmitronTetra beat the #ArmitronGriffy in my #WristCheck battle but it was close!
56% in favour of the Tetra (with 50 people voting).
Since it has a more normal lug width than the Griffy (Tetra is 20m, comprared with Griffy at 16mm), I thought I would try one of my leather straps on it to compare it against the original steel bracelet.
🤔 Probably not but since it was possible it was fun to try.
Side by side because in the next post I will ask you to vote… 😉
Ok I also picked up an Armitron Tetra LED now. I think I like this case shape slightly more. I went with silver tone because it gives me more bracelet options especially as the lug width is more normal
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