How long does the tritium glow last?

Tritium tubes glow continuously but fade to about half their brightness in roughly 12 years. They cannot be recharged, so the watch needs reluming or a dial swap eventually.

Is it good for swimming?

Yes. It is rated to 100 meters, which covers swimming and snorkeling. Avoid pressing the chronograph pushers or turning the bezel underwater.

How does it compare with a Seiko or Citizen chronograph?

Those usually offer solar or automatic movements and sapphire on some models, but rely on painted lume. This watch trades that for always-on tritium glow and a tactical look.

Will the 45mm case fit a small wrist?

It wears large. Wrists under about 7 inches will likely find it oversized and top-heavy on the silicone strap.

What comes in the box?

The watch and its box. No spare strap or tools are listed, so budget for a strap change if you want leather or nylon.

Does the chronograph measure fractions of a second?

It is a standard quartz chronograph with subdials for seconds, minutes and 24-hour time. Expect typical quartz chronograph accuracy rather than split-second timing.

Where is the Smith & Wesson Tritium Chronograph Watch cheapest?

At CritPro, for $163.15, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Smith & Wesson Tritium Chronograph Watch?

7 stores we checked sell it, including CritPro, Hand-Tools.com, Discount Cutlery, Shoptics.com, Knife Country, USA.

Smith & Wesson Tritium Chronograph Watch

Best price now

$163.15at CritProChecked Nov 9

Compared across 7 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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Smith & Wesson Tritium Chronograph Watch

Best price now

$163.15at CritProChecked Nov 9

Compared across 7 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

Visit CritPro

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Last seen at $163.15 at CritPro on Nov 9.
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Our take on the Smith & Wesson Tritium Chronograph Watch

A 45mm quartz chronograph built for low-light and outdoor use. Its standout feature is tritium gas tubes in the hands and markers, which glow continuously for years without charging or pressing a button. That sets it apart from most chronographs at this level, which rely on painted lume that fades within hours. The trade-offs are a mineral crystal instead of sapphire, a large case that suits bigger wrists, and a busy tactical look that is not for everyone.

Best forOutdoor and range useLow-light and night wearBuyers wanting a large, rugged chronographGifts for shooters and tactical fans

Pros

Tritium hands and markers glow constantly without charging
Quartz chronograph keeps time with minimal fuss
100m water resistance covers swimming and rain
Rotating bezel and date display add everyday utility
Large 45mm case is easy to read at a glance

Cons

Mineral crystal scratches more easily than sapphire
45mm case is bulky on smaller wrists
Tritium tubes dim gradually over roughly a decade and cannot be recharged
Strap material is listed inconsistently, so check what ships

Smith & Wesson Tritium Chronograph Watch prices at every store

CritProNew
In stock
$163.15Checked Nov 9
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Discount CutleryNew
In stock
$169.28Checked Nov 9
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Knife Country, USANew
In stock
$187.80Checked Nov 9
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By-The-SwordNew
In stock
$224.83Checked Nov 9
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Hand-Tools.comNew
Availability unknown
$165.31Checked Nov 9
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eBayNew
Availability unknownShips from Malaysia · duties may apply
$197.37Checked Nov 9
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Shoptics.comNew
Out of stock
$187.49Checked Nov 9
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Smith & Wesson Tritium Chronograph Watch price history

Lowest price we've seen: $163.15 on Nov 9 at CritPro. Tracked across 7 stores since Nov 9.

From Hand-Tools.com

Precise quartz movement with chronograph functionality
Self-illuminating tritium hands and markers for continuous visibility without external light
Black stainless steel case built to withstand daily wear
Water resistant to 100 meters (330 feet)
Scratch-resistant mineral crystal
Rotating bezel with date display

Materials: Black stainless steel case; black nylon and leather strap; stainless case back
Fit: 45mm diameter
In the box: Watch, Box

About the Smith & Wesson Tritium Chronograph Watch

This chronograph watch from Smith & Wesson has a precise quartz movement and a black stainless steel case. The case back is also stainless steel. The crystal is scratch-resistant mineral glass.

The hands and markers use a tritium light source. They glow on their own, so the watch stays readable without an external light. It also has a rotating bezel and a date display.

The watch is water resistant to 100 meters (330 feet). The strap is black nylon and leather. The case measures 45mm in diameter.

Model: BRK-SWW1500BLK
Movement: Quartz, with chronograph
Case: Black stainless steel, 45mm diameter
Case back: Stainless steel
Crystal: Scratch-resistant mineral
Strap: Black nylon and leather
Illumination: Self-illuminating tritium hands and markers
Water resistance: 100 meters (330 feet)
Features: Rotating bezel, date display
In the box: Watch, box

Questions and answers

How long does the tritium glow last?: Tritium tubes glow continuously but fade to about half their brightness in roughly 12 years. They cannot be recharged, so the watch needs reluming or a dial swap eventually.
Is it good for swimming?: Yes. It is rated to 100 meters, which covers swimming and snorkeling. Avoid pressing the chronograph pushers or turning the bezel underwater.
How does it compare with a Seiko or Citizen chronograph?: Those usually offer solar or automatic movements and sapphire on some models, but rely on painted lume. This watch trades that for always-on tritium glow and a tactical look.
Will the 45mm case fit a small wrist?: It wears large. Wrists under about 7 inches will likely find it oversized and top-heavy on the silicone strap.
What comes in the box?: The watch and its box. No spare strap or tools are listed, so budget for a strap change if you want leather or nylon.
Does the chronograph measure fractions of a second?: It is a standard quartz chronograph with subdials for seconds, minutes and 24-hour time. Expect typical quartz chronograph accuracy rather than split-second timing.
Where is the Smith & Wesson Tritium Chronograph Watch cheapest?: At CritPro, for $163.15, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Smith & Wesson Tritium Chronograph Watch?: 7 stores we checked sell it, including CritPro, Hand-Tools.com, Discount Cutlery, Shoptics.com, Knife Country, USA.