BBGear Impact TLD - References, Prices and Owners' Reviews

BBGear Impact TLD was launched in 2025; built as a long-range shooting “instrument”, it combines a functional telemetric bezel, a fourth hand used as a compass, an educational wind-reading caseback engraving, and a 316L case with a removable PVD shield, rated to 200 m. The “Salve 1” run is limited to 100 pieces and ships with a black rubber and a sand Zulu strap, assembled in France and powered by Seiko’s automatic NH34.

Field tool: rangefinder, compass and clarity

The bezel integrates a ballistic rangefinder for quick distance estimates based on known target size, while the fourth hand serves as a compass to orient yourself and find an azimuth; indices/hands get Super-LumiNova C3, under a flat AR sapphire with an aluminium insert. The brief favours instantly usable data in action over decorative complication stacking.

Case, PVD shield and on-wrist comfort

The 316L case is paired with a removable PVD shield meant to shrug off knocks/abrasion, plus a screw-down crown and engraved screw back; without the shield it measures 41 mm (48 mm with), 13 mm thick and 44.6 mm lug-to-lug, which wears smaller than the face suggests. Short lugs and the micro-adjust deployant help stabilise the watch despite the generous opening.

Movement, water-resistance and everyday handling

Seiko’s NH34 (hand-winding, hacking, ~41 h) keeps robustness and easy serviceability in focus; 20 bar WR broadens use around water, and the wind-reading back works as a field cheat sheet, while the PVD deployant engraves units (mrad/MIL) for quick recall. The package is coherent for a true tool-watch—simple to set, tough, and focused on useful readouts.

Chronology and variants (2025)

(2025) BBGear Impact TLD Salve 1:

Debut run, 100 numbered pieces; 41 mm case (48 mm with PVD shield), 13 mm thick, 44.6 mm L2L, telemetric bezel with aluminium insert, compass 4th hand, wind cheat-sheet back, 200 m, automatic NH34. Supplied on black rubber + sand Zulu with optional second rubber (beige/green). BBGear Impact TLD Salve 1.

Owners’ feedback and community

Early owner reviews point to perceived toughness and the usefulness of the dedicated features (rangefinder, engraved guides), with a frankly “tool” feel and strong value for money; with the review base still small, buyers also highlight comfort and attentive customer service. Track how accuracy and finishing hold up as production ramps and batches diversify.

Advice: sizes, straps and real-world use

Chasing compact wear? Prefer the “no-shield” mode (41 mm/44.6 mm L2L) for daily life, reserving the PVD shield for field sessions where protection matters most; that keeps cuff-friendliness in town while preserving full functionality. The “dual format” is one of Impact TLD’s most distinctive tricks. On straps: black rubber is the most dust/water tolerant; the sand Zulu breathes well and secures the head with its keepers; a second rubber (beige/green) helps blend in with your environment. Match the strap to the day’s terrain to preserve comfort and clarity.

In practice: compass use requires a bit of method (sun-based orientation) and the rangefinder bezel assumes you know target size; rehearse before heading out so movements are second nature. These functions grow in value with practice—not just on spec sheets. 

Finally, plan around the NH34’s ~41 h: in a rotation, top up before a session and have seals checked if you alternate salt water/pool and dusty ranges. Simple, periodic care will preserve timekeeping and PVD integrity.

Conclusion

Impact TLD is aimed at sport shooters and field-watch fans who want usefulness first: a rangefinder bezel, compass logic on the hand, wind-reading engraving and a PVD shield make for a clear identity—backed by 200 m construction and a sturdy NH34. To decide, try it with and without the shield, choose your strap for the mission, then compare against Dialicious customer reviews.

(Updated September 2025)