I just ordered one of these as a “travel watch.” Agree with your assessment - the value is there on whole. There are other watches with better clasps/bands; some with arguably better components/movement, but the aesthetics sold me: blend of sport & style.
The half-life of Tritium is 12,3 years. It's electron (or Beta)-emission (what causes the luminous material the glass vial is coated with to glow) after 12,3 years is 50% of when 'new'. But: after 24,6years it is not 0% but 25%, after 36,9 years it's 12,5%, and so on. So it should still emit light after 37 years, but 12% of the original luminosity is just not really noticeable. Realistically 20 years is a reasonable stretch.
Oh wow. I was just about to buy this online too. I found it for £469 but now that still sounds too much for what it is. I have a Seiko Presage SARX071 in this similar 'Hulk' green which was what drew me to this Luminox. Now I think I'll go and have a look at those Ball watches instead. Thanks for your review, I happened to come across it because of Google's search results! You just got yourself a new subscriber!
I ordered this watch and was excited to receive it but was turned off my the movement as those are my selling points for watches. Thank you for pointing out the quality of movement of this as it could of for sure be equipped with something better or more appealing to me. At glance it’s decent but after examining it’s a pass
Good watch, the bracelet needs more taper, and the clasp needs some pushers (hate friction) but not bad overall! And agreed about the solar and radio control, it should ideally have it at this price.
Thanks for review. I just bought this watch I wish i saw your review before )) I'll have a look at it but 90% it will go back....10$ movement...no thanks )
Nice review. I basically agree with everything. It’s just to expensive for what you are getting. Seems like it cost twice what it should. For $700, so many better optimal out there, not to mention much more interesting lower priced watches.
I love Luminox, have a 3583 chronograph that I wear almost daily, but I would pass on this. Luminox's reputation took a huge hit with the class action suit for selling watches with fogging under the crystal,I just don't trust Luminox enough to spend that kind of money on one of their pieces. If I really want a dive watch in a few years I'll spend a few bucks more and get the Marathon GSAR
@@CasualWatchReviews I'll have to hold off, I have been dying for a pilot watch for some time and I fell in love with the Marathon Steel Navigator when it was unveiled 8 months ago. Just dropped $700 on it last week (plus another $60 on a Marathon black leather band) and this is going to have to do for a while. It is a stunner.
Spot on review. I've owned this watch and I don't think this watch is worth the $700. At $300 it would be a good deal but the movement, the bracelet and the T-25 tubes instead of T-100, do not make it a watch in the $700 price range. The size is actually larger if you take into account the bulges on the case and the bracelet is not very comfortable.
I just bought a Luminox and it comes with a Rhonda 715. Only a select few of their watches come with a 515. Perhaps this is an outdated review. Or perhaps your review made them upgrade their watch movements. Anyway just thought someone might like to know know
Hey, thanks for watching. Yep, if you look on their site for this watch is still says Ronda 515 luminox.com/products/pacific-diver-ripple-dive-watch-39mm-3123-m
Yes, Mike France interview was great. I have two, still waiting for my C63 auto. Cases are incredible and a few, more established brands should take note. Keep up the excellent reviews !!
The problem with these tritium watches is that, they are disposable by design. Sure, you can continue wearing them after the tritiums go out, but that defeats the purpose of getting a tritium watch in the first place. I think the companies that make these should allow service them (perhaps for a small fee), so that you get to replace the tritiums. Otherwise, going for basic models like the Leatherback seems more sensible.
Watch geek. 😂 A few weeks ago, I wouldn't have given much thought to the movement, and I would have been taken more by the overall looks and feel of the watch. The way the cheap movement issue keeps popping up, I have to say I would be really pissed if I was about to pay for a Dodge Hellcat, and I was told it was only available with a four-cylinder engine. Definitely a movement dealbreaker at 700 bucks.
Totally agree re the movement quality and lack of solar and connected features. I would love a Luminox but can't help but feel they are significantly overpriced.
I still fail to see the charm of 'Swiss Quartz'. The main sole producer of it is Ronda company something, and none of Ronda quartz movement has that shock resistance of a G-shock or Solar charging. Ronda quartz is the same with cheap Miyota Japanese Chinese movement specs.
I've owned 4 Luminox watches and must say the tube life is exaggerated. Out of the 4, all died within 10 years. This is a hard sell since that is the best part of their watches. I will no longer drop that type of money into Luminox.
If you look around online you can find a company in Hong Kong that will put in higher quality tritium AND change out the color of the tube if you wish. I am strongly considering changing the tubes in my 3583 chronograph to red and blue. Not sure what they charge.
I have the blue dial, I bought it for 540 dollars. I love this watch, looks stunning and feels nice even ran 10km with it and it felt good
I just ordered one of these as a “travel watch.” Agree with your assessment - the value is there on whole. There are other watches with better clasps/bands; some with arguably better components/movement, but the aesthetics sold me: blend of sport & style.
Oh cool, yep the review is just my opinion so people can go in to the purchase with some facts to make their own choice!
Giving me TAG vibes for sure, great review
It does!
I thought it was a Formula 1
Tnx mate, you made my desicion easy with this video. Keep on the great work, cheers mate!
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for your comment about the cheap movement! It really does not fit in that environment.
The half-life of Tritium is 12,3 years. It's electron (or Beta)-emission (what causes the luminous material the glass vial is coated with to glow) after 12,3 years is 50% of when 'new'. But: after 24,6years it is not 0% but 25%, after 36,9 years it's 12,5%, and so on. So it should still emit light after 37 years, but 12% of the original luminosity is just not really noticeable. Realistically 20 years is a reasonable stretch.
Hey Bob, not sure I 100 percent followed that but appreciate you adding all that!
I entirely agree, they should have put a solar system..watch looks pretty good but thé black dial seems to lack shininess
Oh wow. I was just about to buy this online too. I found it for £469 but now that still sounds too much for what it is.
I have a Seiko Presage SARX071 in this similar 'Hulk' green which was what drew me to this Luminox.
Now I think I'll go and have a look at those Ball watches instead.
Thanks for your review, I happened to come across it because of Google's search results!
You just got yourself a new subscriber!
Welcome to the channel. There are a few guys over on the facebook group who own ball watches if you want some owner advice!
Excellent review , thank you
Awesome review! I learned a lot about the Luminox brand from this video.
Hey Eve, thanks for checking in. I see your Watch channel is getting bigger by they day, some great content!
@@CasualWatchReviews Thank you!!
Great review and totally agree with your comments. Thank you mate 🙏👍👏
Cheers for watching!
I guess it is worth that much. I just sold a month old 3137 for $625 USD. It's unique today for a Luminox.
I ordered this watch and was excited to receive it but was turned off my the movement as those are my selling points for watches. Thank you for pointing out the quality of movement of this as it could of for sure be equipped with something better or more appealing to me. At glance it’s decent but after examining it’s a pass
I was expecting a glowing opinion but you have the facts as they are!!!
Nice, a real review
Good watch, the bracelet needs more taper, and the clasp needs some pushers (hate friction) but not bad overall! And agreed about the solar and radio control, it should ideally have it at this price.
Thanks for review. I just bought this watch I wish i saw your review before )) I'll have a look at it but 90% it will go back....10$ movement...no thanks )
Honest review…! Thank you.
Glad it was helpful Todd
Nice review.
I basically agree with everything. It’s just to expensive for what you are getting. Seems like it cost twice what it should.
For $700, so many better optimal out there, not to mention much more interesting lower priced watches.
I’m special ops. I have this watch. Does the job. Bang
Wow. What's your MOS?
I love Luminox, have a 3583 chronograph that I wear almost daily, but I would pass on this. Luminox's reputation took a huge hit with the class action suit for selling watches with fogging under the crystal,I just don't trust Luminox enough to spend that kind of money on one of their pieces. If I really want a dive watch in a few years I'll spend a few bucks more and get the Marathon GSAR
The quartz GSAR at the right price is such a good watch! I have owned both the quartz and mechanical versions
@@CasualWatchReviews I'll have to hold off, I have been dying for a pilot watch for some time and I fell in love with the Marathon Steel Navigator when it was unveiled 8 months ago. Just dropped $700 on it last week (plus another $60 on a Marathon black leather band) and this is going to have to do for a while. It is a stunner.
The bracelet is 22mm not 24mm other reviewers have confirmed, have you measured it? 24mm would be way too much.
Haha. If u have arm like a straw. 24mm is big.
please make a video on the pacific diver chronograph version. is it a better buy?
Spot on review. I've owned this watch and I don't think this watch is worth the $700. At $300 it would be a good deal but the movement, the bracelet and the T-25 tubes instead of T-100, do not make it a watch in the $700 price range. The size is actually larger if you take into account the bulges on the case and the bracelet is not very comfortable.
Hey, thanks for watching. Yep I'm still of the same opinion about this watch and its price.
What is t100 tube? What movement is best? How long battery lasts?
What watches that glows without being exposed to light do you recommend? With great movement and great bracelet? For 6.5 inch wrist.
I would check out the Marathon navigator,
I just bought a Luminox and it comes with a Rhonda 715. Only a select few of their watches come with a 515. Perhaps this is an outdated review. Or perhaps your review made them upgrade their watch movements. Anyway just thought someone might like to know know
Hey, thanks for watching. Yep, if you look on their site for this watch is still says Ronda 515 luminox.com/products/pacific-diver-ripple-dive-watch-39mm-3123-m
Great review but for me, Chrsitopher Ward offer much better for the asking price.
have you seen my recent christopher ward reviews and interviews? I love mine.
Yes, Mike France interview was great. I have two, still waiting for my C63 auto. Cases are incredible and a few, more established brands should take note. Keep up the excellent reviews !!
Some guy is selling it for 375$. Is it good at this price?
Nice review. I do find your head movement disturbing.
The problem with these tritium watches is that, they are disposable by design.
Sure, you can continue wearing them after the tritiums go out, but that defeats the purpose of getting a tritium watch in the first place.
I think the companies that make these should allow service them (perhaps for a small fee), so that you get to replace the tritiums.
Otherwise, going for basic models like the Leatherback seems more sensible.
Marathon watches actually will service a tritium tube dial to your point!
Watch geek. 😂 A few weeks ago, I wouldn't have given much thought to the movement, and I would have been taken more by the overall looks and feel of the watch. The way the cheap movement issue keeps popping up, I have to say I would be really pissed if I was about to pay for a Dodge Hellcat, and I was told it was only available with a four-cylinder engine. Definitely a movement dealbreaker at 700 bucks.
Totally agree re the movement quality and lack of solar and connected features. I would love a Luminox but can't help but feel they are significantly overpriced.
I still fail to see the charm of 'Swiss Quartz'. The main sole producer of it is Ronda company something, and none of Ronda quartz movement has that shock resistance of a G-shock or Solar charging. Ronda quartz is the same with cheap Miyota Japanese Chinese movement specs.
I've owned 4 Luminox watches and must say the tube life is exaggerated. Out of the 4, all died within 10 years. This is a hard sell since that is the best part of their watches. I will no longer drop that type of money into Luminox.
Thats great information, if I review a luminox again I will mention thatX to be fair they have never offered to send one again after this review.
If you look around online you can find a company in Hong Kong that will put in higher quality tritium AND change out the color of the tube if you wish. I am strongly considering changing the tubes in my 3583 chronograph to red and blue. Not sure what they charge.
The minute you showed me the movement I was done $700 and they want me to get a $10 movement. This is not a good idea.
I paid $595 for my Lum-Tec with a Swiss ETA movement. This isn’t worth half the asking price.
I will check those out, maybe good for a review.
Your are very right; the price is wrong on this one! Really wrong!
Put solar and Band-6 radio time keeping and I’d pay $1k (Canadian)
looks nice.. but no not worth that price... better watches out there for the price.... cheers
Cheers Craig!
Cheers Craig!
The bracelet is way too wide.
For that price I would rather get a Casio Oceanus titanium
For short, no. But it's a cooo whatch
$349 at Costco
That would be a great deal for this watch!
Luminox customer service is a joke! Impossible to get ahold of anyone at Luminox. They won't even return emails.
Highly over priced, every aspect of Luminox went down hill when Richard Barry sold
Luminox disappointed me -- IMHO value not there