ArmourLite Operator Tritium Watch - Green

ArmourLite Operator Watch

When visibility fails, this is when the Operator earns its name. Designed for those who operate when others sleep safely in their beds.

The Operator Series from ArmourLite is built for environments where darkness, impact, and uncertainty are givens—not variables. This is a watch designed around one uncompromising principle: absolute legibility and resilience when conditions turn against you.

At the heart of the Operator Series is ArmourLite’s signature tritium illumination system. Unlike lume that fades or requires charging, tritium glows constantly—day and night, for years—ensuring the time is always visible when light is scarce and seconds matter. No buttons. No hesitation. Just instant clarity.

Used by special forces operators in the most demanding environments, these watches were designed and built to survive unscathed! By combining our shatterproof Armourglass crystal with a carbon fiber reinforced case we have achieved a watch that is both ultra tough and ultra lightweight.

To easily tell the time in any lighting environment, the watch features 14 green and orange self-powered tritium markers by trigalight®. These are the same constantly glowing tritium markers that are used in weapon sights.

For the ultimate protection of the dial, the shatterproof Armourglass crystal can withstand up to 6,000 Vickers, whereas most watch crystals can only withstand about 700. Using the same technology as bulletproof glass, we have achieved a crystal that won’t shatter even when one layer is compromised. This crystal was previously only available in our ArmourLite watches with a stainless steel case.

To ensure uninterrupted service, the watch is powered by a reliable and accurate Swiss Made Ronda 515 quartz movement. The movement also features a legible date display at the 3:00 position on the dial.

For the underwater explorers, this dive-friendly watch offers a water resistance of 100 meters (10 atm). In addition, a 60-clicks unidirectional ratcheting diver bezel helps keep track of elapsed bottom time when diving.

At Tribal, we believe tools should disappear into use—until the moment they’re needed most. The ArmourLite Operator does exactly that. It doesn’t demand admiration. It demands trust.

Key Features

• SWISS TRITIUM ILLUMINATION: ArmourLite watches have tiny glass tubes that are filled with tritium gas and then hermetically sealed. The electrons of the gas continuously react with phosphorescent paint resulting in a radio luminescent light source that glows constantly for several decades. No external power source or charging-by-light is necessary to maintain the glow. The glow is completely self-powered.
• SHATTERPROOF ARMOURGLASS: The watch is protected by shatterproof Armourglass crystal that can withstand up to 6,000 Vickers, whereas most watch crystals can only withstand about 700. Using the same technology as bulletproof glass, we have achieved a crystal that won’t shatter even when one layer is compromised
• SWISS RONDA MOVEMENT: The watch is powered by a reliable and accurate Swiss-Made Ronda 515 quartz movement with a battery life of 45-months. Ronda is one of the most respected makers of quartz movements and strictly adheres to an ISO 9001 quality control system to ensure that every movement meets the most rigorous standards.
• ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT: The watch features an ultra lightweight and extremely durable carbon fiber reinforced case with a diameter of 43.5mm. The double-gasket push-in crown on the right side of the case is protected by two side shields. For keeping track of elapsed dive time, the case has a unidirectional ratcheting diver bezel.
• Weight: 3 ounces (with silicone band)
  
• Battery Life: Up to 45-months
• Functions: Date display at 3:00, hacking
• Crystal: Shatterproof Armourglass (hardness rating of 6,000 Vickers)
• Case Diameter: 43.5mm
• Case Thickness: 13.5mm
• Case Material: Carbon fiber reinforced polycarbonate
• Caseback: Stainless steel engraved plate
• Bezel: Unidirectional ratcheting diver bezel, 60 clicks
• Crown: Double-gasket push-in with side shields
• Water Resistance: 100m / 330ft / 10atm
• Lug Width: 22mm
• Warranty: 2 years (Tritium illumination lasts several decades)