So, yesterday’s post covered a remake of an original Swiss Army knife.  Today, we’ll take a look at something from a company right here in the US of A -the Maratac Pilot by CountyComm.  CountyComm is not primarily a watch manufacturer.  No, they are more known for suppying a variety of goods to law enforcement and government agencies, as well as the EDC community.

And those non-watch items seem to be very well received.  But what does this watch bring to the table?Immediately, you can see that it’s a pilot-inspired (aka Flieger) dial – very sterile, and very easy to read.  That’s one of the main selling features, for me, of this watch.  It’s not overly complicated – it’s simply a great-looking watch that will tick away the hours, minutes, and seconds for you.  You’ll get the following along with that simplicity:

  • Movement: Miyota 8245 (automatic, 21 jewel, non-hacking)
  • Power reserve:  40 hours
  • Case: 46mm stainless steel
  • Lume: super luminova C3 color.
  • 22 mm strap
  • WR: 10 ATM
  • Screw-down crown
  • Glass: Domed sapphire crystal
  • Price:  $195

I don’t know about you, but that just seems like a great value for the money.  Sure, it’s not the highest-end movement, and they’re not a watch company, but still – you’re getting a lot of bang for your buck.

At least on paper.  While I can find plenty of reviews of CountyComm’s other products on the web, it doesn’t seem that a lot of people have gone for this watch.  That personally doesn’t sway my interest, but you may have a different opinion.  Oh – and if you do have one, or know how we might be able to get a review sample to give a more in-depth look to this timepiece, be sure to let us know.

ByPatrick Kansa

A big data developer and leader with a penchant for gadgets, books, watches and beverages. You can find my work on WristWatchReview, Knapsack.News, and Slushpile. If you're on Twitter and/or Instagram, you'll find me there as @PatrickWatches.

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