I think the Armitron Tetra might still be my favourite of my 'retro styled' LED watches. Yes those big LEDs are quite different to originals from the 70s but I am ok with that. It is a homage, rather than attempting to be a carbon copy. Plus improvements should be permitted IMHO.

Not allowing for any change is why so many Casio LCD digitals have almost unusable backlights.

In addition the case style is interesting and so different than anything else made these days.

#Armitron

Well apart from the oversized LEDs it really it quite close to a classic #Armitron in looks.

#ArmitronTetra

#Armitron did not expect me to write a thesis for my watch review. 😆

https://www.armitron.com/products/tetra-36mm-silver-red

As I tried the #Armitron Tetra with a leather strap, I felt like I should give the #ArmitronGriffy a try. This is tricky because the original bracelet connects with only 16mm and then flairs outwards, which is uncommon. Nonetheless I kind of like it. It sort of has retro-future robotic head vibe. 🤖

I also like that the black strap references the black crystal and the red stiching hints at those LEDs. Not as clean as with the original, gold tone bracelet but sort of fun nonetheless. #WristCheck

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.

#WristCheck #Armitron #ArmitronTetra

Side by side because in the next post I will ask you to vote… 😉

#Armitron #ArmitronGriffy #ArmitronTetra #WristCheck

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

#Armitron #ArmitronTetra #ArmitronCult #WristCheck

Still enjoying this #Armitron Griffy more than I thought I would. It was really just a "$30🇺🇸 what the hell, why not?" kind of a purchase.

Though in hindsight since the LEDs look nothing like the 70s officials perhaps I should have just gone a step further and got the silver coloured one with green LEDs. I think that would look pretty nice and be even more readable in daylight.

oh dear, does this mean I need to buy another watch!? 😱

#WristCheck #ArmitronGriffy

This is *clearly* a marketing video made (or commisioned by) #Armitron about their watches. However what they say is either true or at least it rings true and hence at the very least, hats off to their marketing team.

If this is indeed authentic, Eugen Gluck and Jean seem like they were pretty impressive people.

Anyway, marketing or not if you like #watches but do not really know about Armitron (still a family owned business), it is a fun thing to … umm … watch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkbkiIDPXV4

Hmm… 🤔 I had dismissed it before because the stock photos looked too wierd but the more elusive #ArmitronTetra might be interesting after all. On the wrist of a reviewer it looks better than I would have imagined. The crystal is countersunk slightly which protects from scratching and it has more normal (20mm) bracelet sizing making replacements easier to find. Whilst I would imagine it has the exact same module perhaps its updated slightly as some claim it is brighter and clearer. #Armitron

@kev #BackToTheFuture #Armitron #ArmitronCult

#Wristcheck Sorry #Casio fans but this time I went #Armitron for my 70s vibe watch.