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More Medical Blurb for the interested parties
Mar 05, 2008,07:40 AM
Excerpt from St Gallen information pack:
"The Hygiene Dynamic
The ranges of The Disinfectable series of wristwatches have been manufactured to the highest Good Manufacturing Practice (“GMP”) setup standards, making each one a completely reliable, multi-functional and durable instrument. The Disinfectable is a series of watches that is unique in its easily detachable design, enabling total cleanness.
The Disinfectable is NOT just for medical professional, but for ones who love cleanliness and would like to form a habit of cleaning their watches everyday."
MTF comment:
Now I am afraid that the current Mrs MTF may find out about this watch because she is obsessive about cleanliness and I don't want to feed her habit!
MTF
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PuristS and NOT elitists.....
By: MTF : March 3rd, 2008-19:22
Thanks Anthony and Mitch for the "dissection" and medical review. Why isn't the Journal of the American Medical Association ( JAMA ) as much fun?....er actually the first week of April issues are a hoot! But seriously, as a doctor who used to be in critic...
Love its originality
By: LCDW : March 3rd, 2008-21:36
I am totally impressed and happy to see the final piece and reading all the useful info about it! Thomas, it is even so much more exciting to see and to understand ! Thanks and congrats for everything you and your team have done to the birth of this origi...
Oops sorry guys
By: LCDW : March 4th, 2008-09:20
Yes it is a boo boo on my side confused by the name and facts. Sorry Anthony and Dr Mitch, all the credits go to you both on his article write up and apology on my confusion and mistake. But I really like that watch. Where to get it ? Thanks and cheers,Li...
How is the crystal attached?
By: aaronm : March 4th, 2008-08:01
If the bezel is part of the same hunk of metal as the case, I assume the crystal is pressed in through the front and glued or gasket-fit? a
Thanks, Dr. Katz and Anthony.
By: masterspiece : March 4th, 2008-11:07
Great review and fun looking watch. Question: I know that you're talking about disinfecting and not sterilizing but any thoughts on leaving it in sterilizing fluid? Thanks, Bob
Washing and Sterilization Protocol
By: MTF : March 5th, 2008-07:45
Excerpt from St Gallen Information Pack A.To Clean the Watch by WASHING only: 1. Fill a suitable receptacle with tap water and household detergent solution. 2. Wash the watch in the water and detergent solution. (Only detach the watch parts for washing if...
Thanks AT and Mitch for the comprehensive report. 3 questions...
By: Kong : March 4th, 2008-22:15
1) The case & buckle are from 316L stainless steel. Any functional reason/s for not choosing Type 904L (which a brand could be using)? 2) It was mentioned on the St. Gallen website, the silicon for the straps are different from other silicon straps used i...
Medical grade steel
By: MTF : March 5th, 2008-07:54
Kong, I don't know the real reason "functionally" for using normal stainless steel 316L compared with 904. Maybe they don't see added advantage of sea-water resistance despite it's 100m water resistance rating? My suspicion is that they kept to the "medic...
Sea water resistance
By: MTF : March 5th, 2008-09:20
Although the Rescue can be used by anyone...including sea rescue, I can't see that much call for salt-water resistance of 904 steel. Not too many clinical staff immersed in sea water for too long Regards, MTF
May a materials engineer be permitted to comment?
By: ausrandoman : March 6th, 2008-02:52
Type 316 stainless steel is often the default choice for corrosion resistance in seawater. However, in hot seawater (e.g. desalination plants) or under high structural loads, it does not perform as well as 904L, being more prone to pitting and cracking. T...
Fantastic report and great post, however...
By: Z3 : March 5th, 2008-19:09
It seems like the easily removable rubber strap might also easily slide off the watch by accident. Is that a concern? I've heard a story of JLC Extreme World Chrono's strap opening up by accident and slipping off the owner's wrist..
I asked Anthony that but it does not happen
By: MTF : March 5th, 2008-22:27
I asked Anthony that and he said it did not happen. I guess they tested it well and silicon is "sticky" in it's groove. Let's see what Anthony says after more testing...... Regards, MTF
That's true of a dry strap...
By: francois : March 28th, 2008-18:01
...but what if the watch and strap are wet? I'm worried too that it might slip. Could you test that please, if you still have the watch? The concept or this timepiece is great. However, I'm wary of "custom" or proprietary straps and bands in any watch. Wh...
Sorry but I don't have the watch anymore
By: AnthonyTsai : March 29th, 2008-17:07
If you want a replacement strap such as a rubber, calf leather, or stingray, you can purchase them directly from St Gallen Cheers, Anthony
St Gallen?
By: rsouza : April 22nd, 2012-13:03
Do they still make watches or did they stop? Thanks for any info! Rob