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Bertucci A-5S Ballista Illuminated
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Bertucci · Ballista

Bertucci A-5S Ballista Illuminated

Ref. 13553

$545
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Case

Diameter
45mm
Lug width
2mm
Material
Rugged U.S. Patented stainless steel case w/ black ION finish

Movement

Type
Quartz
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

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The Bertucci A-5S Ballista Illuminated (ref. 13553) is a quartz watch, with a 45mm rugged u.s. patented stainless steel case w/ black ion finish case. Manufacturer MSRP is $545.

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