TCR-1 is a Cult Classic (its a secret cult, which is why youve never heard of it.. lol)
grail because of the simplicity of the UI,
analog not digital..
no clicking,
I just turn a dial, like a dimmer switch at home
total gamechanger for me
totally intuitive,
bypasses all mental considerations that are common with a clicky UI
this video shows the operation of the dial:
more info here
they are from a production run of 1000 units in 2012,
each has an individual serial number.
The LED is nothing special (to a High CRI snob),
some sort of XM-L that was popular at the time for high lumens, but with Low CRI
I will upgrade with favorite High CRI Nichia, new reflector, and sapphire lens. Plus maybe some form of "find me on the nightstand in the dark" marker..
which would you choose:
tritium:
or GITD:
Its a city light, I seldom need more than 200 lumens, it does double that and fits 18350.
Where it excells, for me, is at the very lowest end.
It can produce a dimmer low than any other light I know of, and I find that thrilling (for reasons I cant explain).. lol