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Posted: 4/27/2021 6:48:59 PM EDT
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Check grey market prices and not retail. I have two, and while I like them, I was disappointed. Bands only seem to last a couple of years, unless you have the Hardlex Crystal, the face will get scratched easily. In that price, there are several watches I'd recommend over most luminox watches, unless its one of their higher end models.
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Posted: 4/27/2021 7:22:19 PM EDT
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I have a Recon version. Love the look, but been disappointed with durability.
Can’t trust it, so don’t wear it. |
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Posted: 4/27/2021 8:07:09 PM EDT
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Luminox refused to honor their warranty on the most expensive model they used to make (titanium) because they "don't have any replacement faces" and wouldn't even offer to discount a replacement watch. I therefore take every opportunity to shit on them that presents itself. I wouldn't pay $400 for one if it was made of Angel dander and virgin tears.
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Posted: 4/27/2021 8:37:31 PM EDT
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I have a couple, it's a $100 watch for only $200 , but I like tritium markers.
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Posted: 4/27/2021 8:50:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a couple, it's a $100 watch for only $200 , but I like tritium markers. https://traserwatch.com/all-watches Edit: Also look at MWC, since Traser apparently doesn't offer the P6500 series anymore.  https://mwcwatches.com/collections/mwc-p656-tactical-series |
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Posted: 4/28/2021 6:58:54 AM EDT
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I'd personally rather have a marathon. Actual military ties instead of implied (if you're into that).
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Posted: 4/28/2021 7:17:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Get a Traser instead. Same stuff but less expensive. https://traserwatch.com/all-watches Edit: Also look at MWC, since Traser apparently doesn't offer the P6500 series anymore. https://mwcwatches.com/collections/mwc-p656-tactical-series Have/have had several but they weren't any cheaper than Luminox |
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Posted: 4/28/2021 7:40:47 AM EDT
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My luminox started eating batteries after a few years and crapped out.
Deep Blue makes some dive watches with tritium. They have a 40% off sale a few times per year. |
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Posted: 4/28/2021 6:53:10 PM EDT
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On a TECHINCALLY used Luminox.
50% off what ever MSPR. As for the brand. They are the Patron Tequila of the watch world. GREAT marketing mediocre product. There is really nothing special about them. That sets them a part from a Fossil or Invicta or Michael Kors. But if you like the watch, and like the styling and can get it for the right price go for it. |
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Posted: 4/28/2021 6:59:44 PM EDT
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Quoted: I can’t really afford “nice” watches but a coworker is trying to sell a luminox pacific diver that looks to be brand new. It would be the nicest/most expensive watch I’ve ever bought. Are they decent or junk with a price tag to follow? I don’t have pictures of it but it’s the silver/black stainless model and he wants $400 for it. In general, you dont want a used Tritium watch simply because the Trit vials lose 1/2 their brightness after 10 years. So you really want to snag the 'freshest' watch you can get. Deep Blue and GWS both make nice Tritium watches in that price range. https://www.militarywatchshop.co.uk/section/h3-gws-g10/ https://www.deepbluewatches.com/damilt1trgrf1.html https://www.deepbluewatches.com/da41trtautrt2.html |
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Posted: 4/28/2021 7:02:07 PM EDT
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Quoted: I can’t really afford “nice” watches but a coworker is trying to sell a luminox pacific diver that looks to be brand new. It would be the nicest/most expensive watch I’ve ever bought. Are they decent or junk with a price tag to follow? I don’t have pictures of it but it’s the silver/black stainless model and he wants $400 for it. Junk… 
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Posted: 4/28/2021 7:17:01 PM EDT
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Mine lasted a few months before the cheap ass band broke.
Never again. |
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Posted: 4/28/2021 7:22:39 PM EDT
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Luminox is over rated IMO. I’ve gotten much better durability and service out of my solar atomic g shocks.
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Posted: 4/29/2021 8:28:55 AM EDT
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Thanks for the replies guys, I am going to pass on it
really like the looks of it though so am going to keep looking. The deep blue ones linked in here look nice too. |
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Posted: 4/29/2021 9:17:03 AM EDT
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Look here
Good quality, high value,lowish cost Before I spent $400 on a Luminox I would look hard at the Islander Series from Long Island Watch. Private label using Seiko automatic movements in most if not all. No tritium but Super Luminova ,most if not all with sapphire crystals, well made bracelets/bands. Divers, Fleigers ,Field and some dress models. Marc is a good dude and also has other brands. $300 will buy a great every day watch that looks good ,functions well , and has features generally costing much more in other brands. |
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Posted: 4/29/2021 9:19:18 AM EDT
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I have a couple of them. I just don't wear watches anymore. If I can find them I will give you one if you want it. I have to find it first though.
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Posted: 4/29/2021 6:11:18 PM EDT
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The tritium will spoil you, and no other lume will be as good after owning one. I really loved my Luminox but it just didn't last.
If lume isn't that important to you there are much better options. Even if you need/want tritium there are better options for the same money. |
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Posted: 5/1/2021 12:45:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a couple of them. I just don't wear watches anymore. If I can find them I will give you one if you want it. I have to find it first though. @MaxFenig Let me know if you find them, we can work out a fair offer or something on them! Thanks for the offer |
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Posted: 5/1/2021 2:50:19 PM EDT
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Get one manufactured by mb-microtec.
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Posted: 5/2/2021 9:35:52 AM EDT
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I've owned a RECON model for years. Like others have said, the strap will wear out on you in a couple of years. I replaced it with a NATO strap.
The watch itself has been really reliable for me and I have worn it a lot. I really like the tritium lume and the light weight of the watch, too. Doubtless there are other options out there but I've liked mine. |
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Posted: 5/3/2021 11:06:34 PM EDT
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Luminox ain't great.
Lum-Tec is pretty good though. They have nothing in common but the name is kinda sorta similar. |
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Posted: 5/4/2021 1:01:19 PM EDT
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Got my Luminox Navy SEAL dive watch in ‘02. Like the look of it. Found out in ‘04-05 that it didn’t keep very good time. We time hacked every day at work and after a week it would be off, by a couple seconds. Replaced the battery around ‘14, at a jeweler. After about 2 years it started “dying” frequently. Brought it back to a jeweler, they said it had some water damage and they fixed it for almost the cost of a new one (wife said ok since she knew I liked it). Recently it started acting up again. Sadly if it isn’t a dead battery it’ll probably get retired.
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