I was in the Marine Corps had a luminox watch new a couple of Navy SEALs they thought it was pretty humorous that people would buy these watches basically called them posers or wannabes they wore G-Shocks broke my luminox after about a month nightmare trying to get it serviced so I went with what the seals were wearing G-Shock still have it to this day no problems with it whatsoever and I beat the hell out of it
Well i really wouldnt care what couple of seals would think of my watch. They are elite soldiers not watchmakers. They propably bought g shocks because somebody told them thats what seals wear. I too had g shock when i was serving. Worked fine until i had to change batteries and after that it started to collect water under the glass. And i wasnt the only one whos g shock would start letting water in after changing batteries.
Look, my father gave me one of his Luminox watches that he bought in the early 2000’s. I’ve had it almost 13 years since I was like 10 or 12 and it still works. Countless fishing trips, dive trips, and many wildlife photography expeditions later it still spins. I actually got charged by a boar on a hunting trip in Texas recently resulting in a 20 foot roll down a hill and the watch is still going.
I purchased this watch a couple of years ago while doing private Guard duty at night hence I purchased the sentry model. It's simple and easy to read. Nice video on the history.
They look good, but from experience and feedback from the UK armed forces, at least, most military types buy G shocks, by far. I quite fancy getting a Leatherback Turtle one and I see that they now make a Sellitta movement one, too, for under $1000, which is fairly impressive. For a super cheap lookalike for nearly no money, the Casio MRW200H is ultra tough, too, however the crystal is plastic and the lume is poor, but if anything they'll take an even bigger beating than a Turtle. Great video.
Great history check, and the reason why I’ve landed in your comment section is with regards to what people think of LUMINOX?? I’ve just recently landed a Land Series, and with my first impressions being it’s plastic and expensive, to later see it’s a well made no fuss watch. I own a few G-Shocks, but things on a technical side can go wrong that it’ll be too expensive to fix, and why are so many knocking RONDA movements, of course they’re cheap, but only in price, and compared to mostly all mass produced movements, they’re all cheap in reality. I feel those who know LUMINOX have never used one in its made for conditions, it’s so easy to shout on the fence, but to have an honest view and opinion, you need to have used one. I’m impressed so far, is it worth the money, well if it’s still working in 30yrs then absolutely. Cheers for sharing, have liked, subbed and hit the bell icon to give you support as you deserve a load more subs!
I agree with you 100%. I purchased four luminox watches (all of which I still own) because I like the different models. I also own a GShock watch. I love it as well. Both watches are well known, and well made. I think some complain about them, because they have nothing better to do. My thought is, that if you don’t like it, go find one that you do, and comment about it.
Great video and nice history. I own a couple myself and I get more compliments and interest when I where my Lumi’s than any of my other more expensive watches in my collection. Most days I’m wearing one and their simplicity and style have always serve me well.
Just got my own evo 3003 original Navy SEAL last week. I read some opinions on watch forums that made me second guess my order, but that changed once it was on my wrist. I put it on a Ritchie NATO strap and it’s one tough summahbitch.
I got one of the limited edition Japan tsunami edition (A.3007.JTAF) in 2012 for a steal online and have been using it for camping or night hiking.. basically anything I do in the dark... I hear the movement's easily damaged when changing the battery, so I tend to do it myself... and inspect/change & oil the gasket... I've smashed it, slammed it, gone swimming, fishing... Things held up well so far... it's Gone through 2 rubber straps and the cloth Velcro one.. The lum is starting to dim, but still quite visible... I just found a discontinued 3803 model online for cheap (-$300) so I figured I'd jump on it. We'll see if that one is just as good.
I like the looks and mostly the luminosity of my model 1820 but I can't say it is that reliable. I will be needing to replace the entire movement for the second time in only 10+ years. For the price, I expect more than that. For a watch that is so expensive, why do they put in such a cheap movement? I was surprised that I could buy the complete movement myself for only $29, a Harley Ronda 3 Hand Quartz Watch Movement HQ517B-DY- Day. Maybe I will try fixing it myself, how hard could it be? I previously owned Seiko automatic for over 20-years without ever having to service it once... not even a battery as it doesn't have one. Unfortunately, I lost it in a motorcycle accident where it was ripped off my arm and never recovered (the watch, my arm was fine except for a little blood).
This was a great video and pretty accurate. I bought my first Luninox navy seal watch from the "barry Cohen marketing group based out of NJ in 1989. Thr only place selling them was a magazine catolog called sportsman guide. It was $199 .which was big money back than. The only brand i e ever worn. I have a few of the limited editions such as the 9/11 and thr " no man left behind". I just bought the Ice Sars . Great dependable watch. But let me say two things. First beware of counterfeits and second, if thr battery need changing please dont go to the mall,!use an authorized dealer
It doesn’t matter how their made if there is no customer service. Just try calling with a problem. If they have to send you to another company For help what good are they?
@@spirg Kid that is shit actually those claims are fake. Navy seals wear G-Shocks, G-Shocks are reliable, cheap, and have better functions than these low end swiss made watches.
I like how they say tht G-shocks are “cheaper” yeah some model are but my range master G shock cost me a few dollars more than my blacked out luminox sea turtle watch
@@gerardomartinez3613 Well that's because you have better functions but let me tell you can get a gw6900 for 75 dollars with tough solar and multiband 6 what point lol they're cheaper and tougher than these luminox wannabe navy seal
I rather would go for a G shock. Tougher plus a lot of extra's for the money. Solar, multiband 6 (atomic timekeeping), worldtime, stopwatch, 24 hour countdown timer and much more.
I have had multiple of these watches since 2002. I think the truth is they are used by cops and EMTs, not Navy SEALS. A major plus of this type of watch is you don't have to take your hand off something (like a gun) to see the time at night, by pushing a button. That is a big plus for a soldier or cop. Personally I think these watches are a bit over-hyped and over-marketed, but I love the glow at night and it is one watch if I had to choose one, I would keep.
I'm a cop and when I was young and dumb, I fell for the Seal marketing campaign. There weren't alot of options for duty watches back then. The lumination on mine was crap and completely died before the warranty was up. I was just too lazy to send it in. These are the most basic watch you can get. Analog time and day only which I like but the numbers are so tiny I can't see them. No how, no way could a diver see them under water. Overhyped is right. They're a fancy Timex
Thank you for this review. I learned this company is anything but Swiss. Unfortunately I already bought a Luminox for just under $400. Good price, I guess so. But the rotating bezel on this "Navy Seals" professional diver's watch has a lot of play in it, i.e. it wiggles and wobbles like a toy. I understand better that the Luminox company, headquartered in San Rafael, CALIFORNIA, a small town I'm quite familiar with, is more marketing based than it is engineering or quality based. What am I going to do w8ith the Luminox "Navy Seals" Pro Diver watch I just purchased? Send it back and get a complete refund I hope! Thank you so much for this edifying review!
@Stefan Infanger Good thoughts. Luminox are marketed for more active lifestyle than EDC-community, also priced much higher than that too - can get up in the several thousand dollars and plus. Thanks for watching, again! :)
G-Shock is rugged, affordable anb practical. Sinn is tool watch with a cult following composed of mechanical watch users and collectors who focus more on simplicity and overall build quality than history and marketing. Although not as vomit inducing as Bell & Ross or Panerai, I have never had any desite to own a Sinn and would opt for a Glycine or Favre-Leuba before Sinning..
My Timex has been dong a great job in the rugged department. G Shock are nice watches as well. That said my Luminox is simple to set and read unlike my G shock which is one of the reasons I gave it away. No issues just was not using due to it being hard to read and set.
Mine didn’t even last a year. All it took was for mine to fall on tile, and it wasn’t like the glass scratched, it broke. This was one of the biggest wastes of money I’ve ever spent.
Great video nice history but honestly they are junk watches I have the luminox 8401 black ops the t25 lume is straight ass it’s dead now after 6 years and 3 Watch bands later after breaking those as well I also dropped it once and the hands fell off I had that fixed as well I will never buy another luminox
@@whackinstackin3149 I really think so, the reviews on the web arent kind, I had one cos it reminded me of the Plastic Bezel 36 Formula 1 I had in the 80's. It eas cheap and nasty, got the new Casioak and I love it.
😂😂I would not recommend purchasing any Luminox watch, as they have poor quality despite being expensive. Although the watch claims to be water-resistant up to 200 meters, the dial became fogged after a single swim. Additionally, the strap broke within 5 months, and fixing the foggy glass within the warranty period cost me an additional 5,000. Playing with people’s safety
I was in the Marine Corps had a luminox watch new a couple of Navy SEALs they thought it was pretty humorous that people would buy these watches basically called them posers or wannabes they wore G-Shocks broke my luminox after about a month nightmare trying to get it serviced so I went with what the seals were wearing G-Shock still have it to this day no problems with it whatsoever and I beat the hell out of it
That’s exactly what I experienced!
That is BS - Bear Gryllz can not crash it, so you can NOT!
@@mutant0177 LOL
@@mutant0177 keep watching TV, everything on it is real.
Well i really wouldnt care what couple of seals would think of my watch. They are elite soldiers not watchmakers. They propably bought g shocks because somebody told them thats what seals wear. I too had g shock when i was serving. Worked fine until i had to change batteries and after that it started to collect water under the glass. And i wasnt the only one whos g shock would start letting water in after changing batteries.
Look, my father gave me one of his Luminox watches that he bought in the early 2000’s. I’ve had it almost 13 years since I was like 10 or 12 and it still works. Countless fishing trips, dive trips, and many wildlife photography expeditions later it still spins. I actually got charged by a boar on a hunting trip in Texas recently resulting in a 20 foot roll down a hill and the watch is still going.
Cool story sister
I purchased this watch a couple of years ago while doing private Guard duty at night hence I purchased the sentry model. It's simple and easy to read. Nice video on the history.
They look good, but from experience and feedback from the UK armed forces, at least, most military types buy G shocks, by far. I quite fancy getting a Leatherback Turtle one and I see that they now make a Sellitta movement one, too, for under $1000, which is fairly impressive. For a super cheap lookalike for nearly no money, the Casio MRW200H is ultra tough, too, however the crystal is plastic and the lume is poor, but if anything they'll take an even bigger beating than a Turtle. Great video.
Great history check, and the reason why I’ve landed in your comment section is with regards to what people think of LUMINOX?? I’ve just recently landed a Land Series, and with my first impressions being it’s plastic and expensive, to later see it’s a well made no fuss watch. I own a few G-Shocks, but things on a technical side can go wrong that it’ll be too expensive to fix, and why are so many knocking RONDA movements, of course they’re cheap, but only in price, and compared to mostly all mass produced movements, they’re all cheap in reality. I feel those who know LUMINOX have never used one in its made for conditions, it’s so easy to shout on the fence, but to have an honest view and opinion, you need to have used one. I’m impressed so far, is it worth the money, well if it’s still working in 30yrs then absolutely.
Cheers for sharing, have liked, subbed and hit the bell icon to give you support as you deserve a load more subs!
I agree with you 100%. I purchased four luminox watches (all of which I still own) because I like the different models. I also own a GShock watch. I love it as well. Both watches are well known, and well made. I think some complain about them, because they have nothing better to do. My thought is, that if you don’t like it, go find one that you do, and comment about it.
Hi wup69.
i have a pacific driver and its great
Great video and nice history. I own a couple myself and I get more compliments and interest when I where my Lumi’s than any of my other more expensive watches in my collection. Most days I’m wearing one and their simplicity and style have always serve me well.
Thanks for the history on luminox! love their watches the Colormark 3151 and the space Gmt have been awesome to have.
@Albert Pena Thanks for watching! We appreciate it.
Light and comfortable. Have mine 10 years now. It seems the crystal WILL NOT SCRATCH. 👌🏽
Just bought one a few Days ago , is just a fantastic brand !
Great to hear! Enjoy it!
Just got my own evo 3003 original Navy SEAL last week. I read some opinions on watch forums that made me second guess my order, but that changed once it was on my wrist. I put it on a Ritchie NATO strap and it’s one tough summahbitch.
Thank you for sharing such cool video dude!
You bet! Glad you enjoyed it!
AWESOME video. Thanks for sharing the information,. Extremely entertaining and educational,. Cheers! M.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I got one of the limited edition Japan tsunami edition (A.3007.JTAF) in 2012 for a steal online and have been using it for camping or night hiking.. basically anything I do in the dark... I hear the movement's easily damaged when changing the battery, so I tend to do it myself... and inspect/change & oil the gasket... I've smashed it, slammed it, gone swimming, fishing... Things held up well so far... it's Gone through 2 rubber straps and the cloth Velcro one..
The lum is starting to dim, but still quite visible... I just found a discontinued 3803 model online for cheap (-$300) so I figured I'd jump on it. We'll see if that one is just as good.
I like the looks and mostly the luminosity of my model 1820 but I can't say it is that reliable. I will be needing to replace the entire movement for the second time in only 10+ years. For the price, I expect more than that. For a watch that is so expensive, why do they put in such a cheap movement? I was surprised that I could buy the complete movement myself for only $29, a Harley Ronda 3 Hand Quartz Watch Movement HQ517B-DY- Day. Maybe I will try fixing it myself, how hard could it be?
I previously owned Seiko automatic for over 20-years without ever having to service it once... not even a battery as it doesn't have one. Unfortunately, I lost it in a motorcycle accident where it was ripped off my arm and never recovered (the watch, my arm was fine except for a little blood).
@IImar Saar "My arm was fine except for a little blood" Thank goodness! 👍
These watches are a joke
Nice review , I just got a Bear Grylls master series , have a Leatherback , and Just Ordered a Scot Casell 1551 !!! Love the Brand 👍🏻
How's the Leatherback? I'm thinking about one. I have a gshock 2900f and a swiss military hanowa. Now i'm looking for a third watch.
Thank you for the history of luminox. My 3150 Navy Seal blackout keeps on ticking.
@Willis BC Tech Thanks for your support! :)
GREAT VIDEO
I have the P-38 Lightening and love it.
Thanks for the informative video!
@Marco Prokop You're welcome. Thanks for watching! 😊
This was a great video and pretty accurate. I bought my first Luninox navy seal watch from the "barry Cohen marketing group based out of NJ in 1989. Thr only place selling them was a magazine catolog called sportsman guide. It was $199 .which was big money back than. The only brand i e ever worn. I have a few of the limited editions such as the 9/11 and thr " no man left behind". I just bought the Ice Sars . Great dependable watch. But let me say two things. First beware of counterfeits and second, if thr battery need changing please dont go to the mall,!use an authorized dealer
Ahhh memories,I too purchased a luminox from sportsman’s guide,about 15 years ago.Stainless version,could believe the price,about $150!!!
It doesn’t matter how their made if there is no customer service. Just try calling with a problem. If they have to send you to another company
For help what good are they?
Thanks for this video! Interesting!
Much appreciated!! :)
@ Jan You're welcome! We're happy you enjoyed it, thank you. 😊
its a very low end swiss made watch
“ Low End “ - Navy Seals wear them . 🤣
@@spirg doesnt mean shit kid. they still suck
@@spirg Kid that is shit actually those claims are fake. Navy seals wear G-Shocks, G-Shocks are reliable, cheap, and have better functions than these low end swiss made watches.
I like how they say tht G-shocks are “cheaper” yeah some model are but my range master G shock cost me a few dollars more than my blacked out luminox sea turtle watch
@@gerardomartinez3613 Well that's because you have better functions but let me tell you can get a gw6900 for 75 dollars with tough solar and multiband 6 what point lol they're cheaper and tougher than these luminox wannabe navy seal
I rather would go for a G shock. Tougher plus a lot of extra's for the money. Solar, multiband 6 (atomic timekeeping), worldtime, stopwatch, 24 hour countdown timer and much more.
Tougher in what respect? I've see 25+ year old Luminox been through hell and back and still going strong.
Yeah me too
Idk , Navy Seals official watch , tougher ?
🤔🤔🤔
I have had multiple of these watches since 2002. I think the truth is they are used by cops and EMTs, not Navy SEALS. A major plus of this type of watch is you don't have to take your hand off something (like a gun) to see the time at night, by pushing a button. That is a big plus for a soldier or cop. Personally I think these watches are a bit over-hyped and over-marketed, but I love the glow at night and it is one watch if I had to choose one, I would keep.
I'm a cop and when I was young and dumb, I fell for the Seal marketing campaign. There weren't alot of options for duty watches back then. The lumination on mine was crap and completely died before the warranty was up. I was just too lazy to send it in. These are the most basic watch you can get. Analog time and day only which I like but the numbers are so tiny I can't see them. No how, no way could a diver see them under water. Overhyped is right. They're a fancy Timex
Thank you for this review. I learned this company is anything but Swiss. Unfortunately I already bought a Luminox for just under $400. Good price, I guess so. But the rotating bezel on this "Navy Seals" professional diver's watch has a lot of play in it, i.e. it wiggles and wobbles like a toy. I understand better that the Luminox company, headquartered in San Rafael, CALIFORNIA, a small town I'm quite familiar with, is more marketing based than it is engineering or quality based. What am I going to do w8ith the Luminox "Navy Seals" Pro Diver watch I just purchased? Send it back and get a complete refund I hope! Thank you so much for this edifying review!
Dont know how im here but super drunk n eating cookies
@Unkle Fritz Welcome!
What watch is that at 4:05 ?
i think, luminox is the fashion-watch for the EDC-community.. almost every person, who needs a real rugged watch, owns a g-shock or a sinn
@Stefan Infanger Good thoughts. Luminox are marketed for more active lifestyle than EDC-community, also priced much higher than that too - can get up in the several thousand dollars and plus. Thanks for watching, again! :)
G-Shock is rugged, affordable anb practical. Sinn is tool watch with a cult following composed of mechanical watch users and collectors who focus more on simplicity and overall build quality than history and marketing.
Although not as vomit inducing as Bell & Ross or Panerai, I have never had any desite to own a Sinn and would opt for a Glycine or Favre-Leuba before Sinning..
My Timex has been dong a great job in the rugged department. G Shock are nice watches as well. That said my Luminox is simple to set and read unlike my G shock which is one of the reasons I gave it away. No issues just was not using due to it being hard to read and set.
Junk Watch. Have 2. They both stopped working due to leaks.
Did you have batteries replaced before leaks?
Mine didn’t even last a year. All it took was for mine to fall on tile, and it wasn’t like the glass scratched, it broke. This was one of the biggest wastes of money I’ve ever spent.
Great video nice history but honestly they are junk watches I have the luminox 8401 black ops the t25 lume is straight ass it’s dead now after 6 years and 3 Watch bands later after breaking those as well I also dropped it once and the hands fell off I had that fixed as well I will never buy another luminox
I have yet to see one issued or used by the military. Now, Marathon is a different story. Luminox “military watches” is just BS. Buy a Marathon!
I have a G- shock! Hoping to upgrade to luminox!
You mean downgrade
@@jamesblonde2271 is G-shock better?
@@whackinstackin3149 I really think so, the reviews on the web arent kind, I had one cos it reminded me of the Plastic Bezel 36 Formula 1 I had in the 80's. It eas cheap and nasty, got the new Casioak and I love it.
Thanks for the info!👍
Don’t bother!
😂😂I would not recommend purchasing any Luminox watch, as they have poor quality despite being expensive. Although the watch claims to be water-resistant up to 200 meters, the dial became fogged after a single swim. Additionally, the strap broke within 5 months, and fixing the foggy glass within the warranty period cost me an additional 5,000. Playing with people’s safety
@pies7203 "cost me an additional 5,000" 👀😯
I have one luminox watch. But.. Lousy watch.
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