If Navy Seals are using watches they're probably wearing a Marathon or a G-Shock. I own multiple G-Shocks and they're my absolute favorite, with an honorable mention to the Timex Ironman series. Those things can take a beating as well for how little they cost.
Dude G-shock are like wearing a clunky wall clock on your wrist. I'm highly liking my Luminox so far. I don't understand the hatred for the brand. I think it's mostly butt hurt G-shock fan boys that are offended by someone else making a similar style watch.
@@jamisgood21 imho the criticism towards luminox is the price/function/value. indeed, the size of some gshocks almost defeat the purpose but i'd go with a solar digital watch with illumination at will.
@@jamisgood21 I'll tell you why I hate the pieces of trash. They don't last. I owned one and it died 2 years after I bought it. It is a piece of overpriced garbage. Picked up a Casio G-Shock Mudmaster to replace it and it is fantastic. Its solar and radio. I'm a railroader and am required to have a time piece at work. I climb on cars and locomotives and am always banging my watch against stuff. I slipped and fell on the ballast once and smacked that Casio hard on the ground. Still ticking. That Luminox is a toy. I've now owned that Casio for years and it has never failed me. Being a radio watch it also keeps perfect time.
*Over $300 and no freaking alarm or stop watch function???* *Most of those expensive watches claimed they are used by military and spec ops guys but each time you see a soldier in real life he's sporting a Casio.*
JoeDurobot well yes I agree they are quite expensive, but to try to justify your opinions of being overpriced by saying they don't have a "freaking alarm or stop watch function" makes no sense. Your reasoning and logic is flawed: this is a dive watch and should be treated as such. A quartz movement traditional, non-digital dive watch cannot have those functions. Those would be of the functions of something such as a Casio g-shock. I do agree they are overpriced and are controversial as I have seen about as many good reviews as bad, but your justification should be of a g-shock instead. A g-shock serves a completely different POU than a dive watch, at least as what luminox markets these as.
I have a Luminox watch and it's the least durable watch I've ever owned. I took it to Afghanistan as a journalist and it worked for most of my embed...until I wore it in the shower. It quickly fogged up and quit working. I sent to Luminox for repairs and they told me to not take it in the shower, don't subject it to temperature extremes and don't wear it around any strong odors. Seriously. So ok, I have a supposed military grade watch that I should avoid getting wet, can only wear indoors in conditioned spaces and avoid anyone with copious amounts of perfume. NOPE.
Stop lying. They didn't say you can't get it wet. They said don't wear it in the shower. The same goes for the most expensive 300m dive watches. NO watches are waterproof, nor are any watches, ANY, waterproof or very water resistant in the shower. Showers are a unique environment with jets of water, micro-droplets of water mist, a heated up watch, and dynamic temperature changes. Sure, a person can have anecdotal experiences of a previous watch never failing in the shower, but that doesn't mean it was safe, and it doesn't mean that water never entered the watch, and it doesn't mean that water would never enter the watch. Stop wearing your watches in the shower.
@@youtubeuser3357 Stop hiding behind a fake generic name. Stop saying "they said don't wear it in the shower" because I didn't say they said that. Stop being a lying coward. #keyboardtoughguy
You are the best at what you do on RUclips! I like your style and the way you speak your mind and keep it real! I am just saying it like it is and keeping it real! This is a PSA for anyone to see your reviews before buying a firearm, watch or knife!
My experience with Luminox: used both as a soldier and DOD contractor, probably the worst watch I've owned. Strap broke within first 6 months of use (Luminox said it was not covered by warrant...and it costs $50). After 1 year one of the tritium dials came unglued and sometime in between the glass cracked. Used by operators? In my time I saw only one Army EOD Officer wearing one. Everyone else wears Casio G-Shock and/or Suunto...or Timex, etc. But this is only my experience. Never again will I buy a Luminox watch.
Seems about right. I will say his expensive, actual mil-issue Trintec (Marathon?) watch he got back in the nineties had the same issue. Tritium tubes came free and caused a racket. Isn't the most-common watch in .mil the little Casio FW-160? I swear I looked it up once upon a time and found someone who pulled some sales records of the most popular sales with an NSN. Maybe I need to find that. I can def. say that luminox ain't exactly the dominant share in the field. -Doodle
The band sucks. Mine broke after about 9 months. Never worn in the shower. As far as durability, outside of the band it has been great. I am a railroader and am always climbing on cars and bashing it into things. I love that it is very simple and keeps accurate time. Brake tests and speed checks are much easier with this watch because it is minimalist. Just my experience.
I see you posted this 5 years ago. Curious how your Luminox is fairing. I hope it did better then mine. 2 years after purchase, my Luminox died. A total piece of overpriced crap.
I have owned three of them…They are poorly made....band is cheap...no screw down crown.... greatest marketing campaign ever devised by paying for an association with SEALs. Customer service is terrible, and expensive. The watches are crap.
Trafo888 I bought one...it sucked so I returned it and exchanged it for a different model. That one sucked also, but they wouldn’t take it back so I exchanged it and now I have the third consecutive turd.
Finally. I just bought my wife one for nursing. Navy Seal white version. Great watch. The battery did die about 5 months after we bought it. It was probably old so we will see how long the new one lasts. BTW if you buy off Amazon be careful you don't know how old the lamps are. I just went to a dealer.
Get her a solar watch. Citizens eco drive or Casio. She will never have to worry about a battery again. Add to that the atomic clock functionality and she never has to set it. It sets itself as she sleeps. 🙂
i've owned a 1st gen, yellow dial 3000 series since 1995. had the movement replaced once. tritium still glows; not as bright as used to, but it still works! paid $200 bucks back then - very good investment. thanks for the review!
Bought a Luminox Color Mark. Died 2 months past warranty. Replaced with a Casio G Shock Mudmaster. Solar, atomic, auto light. Ten times the watch the Luminox is (so far) for just about the same price. Never again will I purchase another Luminox.
Got a luminox when I was in high school on the swim team, wore it every day along with always having it in chlorine and salt water pulls had no issues with it and still don't have any issues. Have bought a new luminox sense but still have the first one I got almost 8 years ago
I've been wearing a black seal diver for 6 years & only have 1 complaint- I can't find extra replacement strap anywhere!! I've burned through 3 of 'em. The watch keeps fantastic time and comfortable no matter what you're doing
I have been wearing my Luminox navy seal watch for 5 years. The only negative is the rubber bracelet cracks after a year or two. I recommend getting a nylon bracelet with the stainless steel buckle. (it’s available on Amazon) I love the tritium for night time visibility!!!
Many people that bitch about Luminox bought them on Amazon, Ebay or many other online stores...which most are counterfeit...even Amazon is supplied by third party retailers, In fact most don't even realize they a selling counterfeit Luminox watches. China is making a killing on this brand, its under a $1000 a watch and more low key... That is why Luminox only will warranty watches bought from authorized retailers and no online warranty is granted. I have many high end automatics from Breitling, Aquanautic, Oakley, but I still love my 27 year old Luminox. Other then a new battery it still runs perfect to this day and the tritium still works well. I have several Casio's and love them, but so many people buy Luminox at a great deal, it breaks, chances are its a fake and they blame Luminox for not fixing it...you always get what you pay for!
Dude....where have you been? I got a 3900 series US Navy Seal Divers watch back in 2006 and have enjoyed it every single time I put it on. Love it. Nobody has my watch. And they all just gaze in awe. Luminox freakn rocks!
I had a luminox. had to send back several times for repair. It kept on breaking on me. I gave it to my mom, and went g-shock. never looked backed on it again.
I have an ANU4220... best watch I've ever had... taken many hits and the glass does not scratch. Awesome being able to read time at night! The rubber (silicone) watch bands lasted about 1 year (I wore it every day) but you can get replacements of all types (saltzman watches has the originals). Good job nutn!
I’ve been waitin on the review I got my luminox color mark and I love it I’ve worn it every day and it has withstanded the test I put my watches through
We're learning the customer service ain't too hot on these. It's kinda surprising that many of them need it. I wonder if all these SEALS running this thing have an exclusive phone line for when they need their watch swapped out. -Doodle
Bought the original Navy SEAL 3001 model a few years back from REI and had to return it due to the lens fogging up after going swimming with it. Mind you I only went swimming and never even used it as a dive watch. Damn thing was nearly $400.00 US dollars and wasn't even able to handle a depth of a swimming pool much less out in the open ocean. Too bad cause I liked the way it looked and how light weight it was as well. Purchased a SUUNTO dive watch after and never looked back.
My luminox recon with its sapphire crystal glass has been a great robust watch. Pouring concrete, tying rebar and cleaning tools under water can be tough on watches. The only time mine comes off is when I clean concrete off of it.
I'll never get another one.My wife bought me the 3050/3950 about five years ago.It needed a battery after two years.I sent it in because no-one around my area could properly purge it after changing the battery. After I got it back the stem was messed up.If I moved the wrong way it would just stop working.Ill stick to Timex and Gshock.Having said that keep up the good work,I'm really diggin your channel.
Nice review, I own the Series 3180 a chronograph (its black face with blue trim). It is OK, I have had it for 4 years. It burns batteries faster than my G shock or Seiko, the chronograph falls off center about twice a year and one of my luminous spots fell off and rattled around until I sent in to be repaired. One more challenge is the fact that only one place is certified to service it. On a plus side when I sent it in to re-attache the luminous spot that fell off inside they fixed for free and dropped in a new battery, it was gone for 4 weeks. Just my experience, with it, I would buy a basic one again but not a chronograph or a super expensive one. Keep pumping out the reviews Nutn - long time fan! (More KRV please)
The XL.8895 Black Ops has a Sapphire Crystal. Last week 5could have bought one for $135. They don't throw on a sales tax, I'm not sure why. That was with a 15% promo code. 45mm, 515 Ronda, double gasket crown which is why you don't need a screw down crown. As the deeper you dive, the pressure gets heavier and presses the gaskets tighter so it doesn't leak. Quartz movements are way more accurate. I hate resetting my Seiko automatics all the time even though they are very accurate for an automatic(4R36), they still are off 8 or 9 seconds a day compared to the quartz which isn't off that much a month. I'd like to see a Precidrive in one of these. They guarantee +/- 10 seconds a year. That's right, a YEAR! Those movements utilize thermo compensation and like 27 jewels to do the that. I had a great Certina that I loved but I sold it. Not near as light however. Great video man. Best I've seen about Luminox. Thanks. You really know your business.
I also love my Luminox watches. I recently purchased the 39mm version of the Sea Turtle. I love that thing so much I decided to also try one of their more high end expensive mechanical watches. Automatic Sport Timer. What a wonderfully made piece. Screw down crown, stainless case, sapphire crystal with A/R coating, 20ATM/200Meter water resist. Sellita Movement SW-220 with day/date complicaton. Great watch. I love Luminox. My little Sea Turtle is quite honestly the most comfortable and nicely wearing watches I've ever owned (speaking on every day type watches). The Sport Timer feels nearly as quality as my $5k Omega Seamaster. I will always be a Luminox guy. Unless they both fall apart tomorrow...doubt that.
I bought a Luminox that died 2 years and 2 months after I bought it. Jeweler said the watch movement was fried. The cost to repair was 80 bucks and Luminox said it was 2 months out of warrantee. Total garbage watch. Don't waste your money. Replaced with a G-Shock Mudmaster. Solar and a radio watch. Fantastic.
I got one about 8 years ago now, the battery lasted about 1.5 years. Sent it back to Luminox for replacement and they sent it back with the face not clocked correctly. Also noticed its cloth wristband always had a funky smell even after I hand washed multiple times with soap.
I am a bit biased. I am a Canadian "dude" of 56 years and a fan of Hikok 45. That should say it all. Have watched Nutnfancy for years too. SO CHEERS from Canada Nutnfancy.
Great vid Nutn. Love the watch vids. Luminox is cool watch for sure. I replaced movement on one, esslingers sold me the specific Ronda movement for Luminox $36. So parts are cheap as well to keep them going no matter what.
I own the Scott Cassell special Edition the 3059. Set in the orange dial with a tool for changing bands and two extra straps with a compass and a diver's strap. I wear this everyday and I do own 10 Casio G-Shock's even two GG-1000's. I really like your video's. I will be getting another some day. Great job Bro.
Several years ago, I asked my girlfriend for a Luminox watch. She got me a cheap copy. Now, after five batteries, it still works, but the bezel has all the number worn off. A guy I worked with had the real thing. It still looks brand new.
Long time viewer, just getting into time pieces. Found a luminox navy seal diver with steel band for 300. Condition 8/10. Is this a decent price? Do they hold their value?
I like how its called "Nutnfancy" and its showcasing an $800 watch. Can we please get more gun reviews going? Maybe Night vision devices? Not super expensive watches.
Bought mine at Tourneau. Shortly after purchase I noticed that the hands didn't line up perfectly at 12:00. Customer service was excellent. They returned it to the manufacturer for repair.
Love the Luminox watches. Years ago, I picked up a stainless field chrono with beautiful blue face. Mineral crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides. A big watch that got noticed. It's old now and the gas lamps have dimmed. I wonder if I can send it in to Luminox to get the lamps replaced? When they were new, if I woke up at night, it was so bright I could use it to light the way to the bathroom. You mentioned the Sunto dive computer, are you going to review any smartwatches? Lately, I've been rockin' the Garmin Fenix 3, OG model without heartrate monitor. I don't use a tenth of it's features, but it looks great.
I bought a Luminox F-117 Nighthawk probably around 15 years ago for $320. With the metal wrist band. Current model is $1150.00. I have never had a problem with it. It keeps great time and the tritium is still bright. I have worn it riding motorcycles & ATVs off road with lots of vibration, I have worn it swimming, and no problems. It is a GREAT watch for $320.00, but I might shop for something else if I wanted to spend over a grand.
Not happy with Luminox at all. Mine CRAPPED out at about 2 1/2 years which is outside the warranty too expensive for that I will stick with Seiko thank you
I have had two Luminox Dive watches take a shit in the last three year. Nobody repairs them. Mail them with $150 regardless of problem. No thanks burn me twice.
I'm on my second Luminox. They get condensation inside of them below -25 degrees Celsius. The rubber band cannot stand big variations (from +10 degrees to -16 degrees) over a short time span. Then they get fragile. It is rubber and it is the nature of rubber. Luckily you can get new bands on ebay and amazon. Wearing a NATO-strap now and it seems unbreakable. I love it though!
Holy crap, it’s like every person who’s had an issue with a luminox is on this page. I have had one since I went to Afghanistan ( as an 11b so it’s not like I sat on a fob all day) in 2010. I have never had an issue with it besides the Crystal is scratched to all hell. They are not very scratch resistant. There are other people in my unit who wore a luminox, and I have seen a fair amount of people overseas wearing them. They are by far not the most used Watch. Everyone has a Timex or G-Shock, but it’s not like they are unheard of. I still wear it occasionally in my civilian job in LE. Although I wear my G-Shock most of the time. And I do own many watches. I would say I am a small collector. And to all the people on here saying you need to get a real (automatic) watch either you’re just trying to be a troll or you really have no idea what you’re talking about. Automatic watches are the least shock resistant watch of any possible watch you can buy. You can literally knock the regulation off an automatic watch by running. You’ll end up +\- five seconds a day from jogging with it. They are nowhere near as accurate as a quartz watch.... even compared to a “certified chronometer”. In every day life I wear an automatic. But if you’re diving, shooting, hiking, working, and you think you need to wear an automatic and you don’t have a desk job good luck spending $800 to re-regulate your omega Seamaster once a month.
Hey Nutn, I was able to help a citizen with my edc trauma kit yesterday. A man slipped on ice knocking himself cold! I used a space blanket to cover the man until the pros arrived! You never know!
Warning to anyone who wants to buy these. These Luminox watches are highly counter fitted. The real ones are decent but still expensive for what you get. The Blackops 8880 models retail for $445 US. The cheap ones you see on amazon are fake as for eBay just forget it. I found out after months of research that the ones that fell apart on people where often counter fits and people did not even know it. There are a few videos from a guy speaking Thai (i think) with English sub titles. It shows how to quickly spot a fake. I have the Blackops 8882 so far so good. Mine was purchased while in Europe from the partner company that co manufactures these strait out of Switzerland. I get asked often the difference between the 8882 and 8802 so here it is: The 8882 has an Anti reflective sapphire crystal front window rather than mineral crystal on the 8802. The back plate on the 8882 is stainless steel rather than carbon on the 8802. The minute and hour hands, 12 o'clock and 0 on the rotating bezel glow orange on the 8882. On the 8802 only the 12 o'clock mark glows orange the rest is all green. The 8882 is the newer updated version but looks nearly the same. Get the 8882 for the sapphire crystal. I got the watch for the look not for the "navy seal/blackops" marketing. I dont see any of these guys using Luminox I see them using G-Shock. My last watch was a G-Shock and the crystal display crapped out after 3 years.
Thanks for another quality video Nutn! I’ve rocked the black ops with red coloration for the better part of 6 Years now, have loved it since day 1. Just recently 1 of my tritium vials came loose and is now floating around in the case. I’m somewhat hard on my gear, but how hard can you really be on a watch. As a result of this diving into Luminox’s warranty - I would reinforce this for anyone who buys a Luminox watch, KEEP YOUR WARRANTY CARD, if you discard or loose the little card the watch comes with you may find it very difficult / impossible to have a warranty repair made on it. -J
Saphire crystal is more scratch resist but can shatter more easily. For diving when your hitting your watch against hard objects I would rather have it scratch than crack and fail.
Now youre getting into some nice timepieces, I have greatly enjoyed my 350. Another great brand that is popular among military units is Lum-Tec, a great microbrand imo.
You are right. But i like the luminix more. I had two G-Shocks and they were very nice watches but both failed weardly. My first watch died after 7 months and my second one now has the problem where the digital time is half an hour past the analog time. But they are nice
When I was active I used G Shock and Timex because, I couldn't afford Luminox. Of course, they didn't have Mudmasters when I served. =P In my experience, I broke my Timex and a couple G-shocks. I'm sure if I had a Luminox back then, I would have broke that too. They are all great watches imo but, they ALL can and probably will break.
Luminox watch broke two months past warranty. I am not in combat. I am a railroader. Luminox sucks. Never again. Replaced it with a Casio G Shock Mudmaster. I need my watch for work. I can’t trust Luminox.
Thanks for the review on this watch....been wanting one for years and wondered how they held up. Sounds like they hold up just fine...and yeah they do have that first and second kinds of cool...LOL. Wish they had a few more with the optional compass though. I only saw one model that had the compass. For hunting and hiking, I think that's a practical option for "2 is one, and one is none mentality".
I keep hoping that you will review a POF Revolution 308 on your channel. At 7.3lbs, it looks like a truly amazing platform, and I can't wait to see what you think!
The Scott Cassell's luminox. I own this same Bad Ass time piece, but bezel is in white numbers. I get another one. Great video. I learn a lot off these videos
Great watches the only thing I would be worried about is the quartz movement. The watch industry has moved away from battery powered watches for diving because the last thing you want is a dead battery during a deep dive. I happened to me once at 130 ft. I own several luminox watches and I love them but I would not take diving
I’ve owned 5 luminox watches in the army. It’s an ok Watch. An ok..... watch. I’ve moved and went to the Garmin Tactix Bravo. I get way more out of the garmin then I do with the luminox. I have abused my tactix and still running harder then the luminox. Nothing against them. It is a decent watch. I would put the luminox on the diver side watch. But far as of the older luminox watches, I heard they are way better then the newer ones. But great review
I have the 8802 (grey one) and it's pretty cool. I hated it at first, yet now its a solid player in my embarrassing watch rotation. Hasn't let me down yet and its super accurate, lightweight and cool looking. Took me a bit to trust the lack of a screw down crown, but by now it has to have a good 20+ hours of swimming and snorkeling on it with no problems. I think it's the John Rayburn watch from the series Bloodline, or its very very similar. I have a matte black metal bracelet for it as well that looks killer but must say I prefer the stock rubber strap for functionality and comfort. This has basically become my beater watch despite paying near $200 CAD for it, more because its just so resistant to scuffing and scratching. Not my favorite watch by any stretch yet finds itself on my wrist regularly while other seemingly more legit watches ride the pine. Edit: should add how consistant and awesome the lume is, not super bright but always there.
UPDATE: Bought the orange Luminox 3059 after this review 4 years ago. I don't intentionally abuse it, but I wear it shooting, hiking, fishing, kayak/canoe, camping trips...where it got put through the paces. At work it's been covered in grease, hot oil, chemicals. As of today, it functions perfectly. Strap still in good condition, though I did just replace my father-in-law's Sentry strap ($50) after several years hard use. The tritium tubes have yet to diminish in brightness intensity. Crystal is clear & scratch free, though I do use screen protector, changed a few times. I usually end up wearing the Luminox over my G-Shocks...2nd cool. Thanks NutN!
I bought a luminox Navy SEAL watch one time wore it for about a month it broke tried to get it serviced through the company never could get any help got the runaround I knew some Navy Seals at that time and they just laughed when i told them what had happened they told me luminox Navy SEAL watches were for civilians or as they put it wannabes not Seabees most of them wore G-Shocks I switched to a G-Shock never looked back that's been years ago lm no longer in the service but still have my G-Shock from former US Marine
It's probably too expensive to make a video for mass consumption, but I would like to hear your opinion of the marathon gsar. I love mine, and the tritium is brighter, it's 300m water rated, and has a sapphire crystal which means it never scratches, ever.
Beware the displayed lume on their website. Their using a uv flashlight to get the tritium to glow that bright. Pretty dim even in pitch black but still readable
Unfortunately these watches just aren’t built to a high quality out of mine and my uncles wouldn’t keep time accurately after about 2 years. Been rocking a cheaper gshock for 3 years now without an issue though.
I have the exact watch, orange face and all! Bought it in 2008 or so(?) The inserts died well before 10 years, and I went through 3 straps and 2 batteries. It currently sits in the watch box with a dead battery and broken strap. I can't be bothered to fix it considering the dead inserts....
Great video ! Have you tested a Suunto Button Compass on your ocean dive trips ? Do you have a long NATO or EDC Band to wear over the Wet Suit ? Thank you for the video ! tjl
I have the recon nav an it's been abused for over a year now I work in construction on heavy plant and it's been caked in dust an cement every day! I never take it of in the bath, shower or pool and it works perfectly. The standard strap is pants I changed mine for a nato style one but other than that I would not even consider a gshock but I would have a suunto traverse Alfa stealth
ive had a luminox recon for 3 years now and ive beat the hell out of it. i do excavation work for a living and im an infantryman in the national guard, i wear it everyday and it hasnt missed a beat. i put a PVC bracelet on it, the thing is stupid light.
I have used 2 Seiko auitomatic dive watches, they have worked for about 2 years before they dont keep accurate time. No more seiko for me. Think I will try Lumenox
Now that I own the Scott Cassell set with orange face, but mine UVP on it. How's crowns on those bad ass time piece's you have?. Are they as sturdy as the watch. I would hate to break mine, but mine is metal. Please let me know. Thank you Bro for all video's.
Wanted one of these for quite a while. My son got me a Marathon GSAR for Christmas though. Unbelievable. Hey Nutn, what about watches you were issued in the USAF? I know that some aviators were issued Marathon watches as well.
Nutn' can I get a video request? How about one on EDC tools (self defense, functional etc, anything other than multitools/knives), since most of them are less than $40 you could review a few dozen or two! Like if you want a video on EDC tools!
He's done that years ago. He has entire playlists dedicated to them. Check out the folding knives $40 or less playlist and his multitool playlist and his tactical folder playlist. Been there for years. Great info in those vids too.
luminox makes awesome watches, Ive had the original seal dive watch since 98-99 and loved that watch and has been thru a lot. I just recently replaced it with the Atacama 1927 and love it. replaced the dive watch because the bezel cracked off and got lost and it was time for a new one. Once you go tritium you cant go back. Please nutn more luminox reviews. keep up the good work.
On the topic of dive watches, you should check out a brand called Phoibos. They are probably the best bang for buck divers I've found. They sell them on Amazon but one particular model only available on their website, the Wave Master is a real winner.
I’ve been in the navy for 20 years. Every seal I know had either a g shock or a sun to.
If Navy Seals are using watches they're probably wearing a Marathon or a G-Shock. I own multiple G-Shocks and they're my absolute favorite, with an honorable mention to the Timex Ironman series. Those things can take a beating as well for how little they cost.
Exactly. Luminox is a cheap marathon wannabe
Dude G-shock are like wearing a clunky wall clock on your wrist. I'm highly liking my Luminox so far. I don't understand the hatred for the brand. I think it's mostly butt hurt G-shock fan boys that are offended by someone else making a similar style watch.
@@jamisgood21 imho the criticism towards luminox is the price/function/value. indeed, the size of some gshocks almost defeat the purpose but i'd go with a solar digital watch with illumination at will.
@@jamisgood21 I'll tell you why I hate the pieces of trash. They don't last. I owned one and it died 2 years after I bought it. It is a piece of overpriced garbage. Picked up a Casio G-Shock Mudmaster to replace it and it is fantastic. Its solar and radio. I'm a railroader and am required to have a time piece at work. I climb on cars and locomotives and am always banging my watch against stuff. I slipped and fell on the ballast once and smacked that Casio hard on the ground. Still ticking. That Luminox is a toy. I've now owned that Casio for years and it has never failed me. Being a radio watch it also keeps perfect time.
*Over $300 and no freaking alarm or stop watch function???*
*Most of those expensive watches claimed they are used by military and spec ops guys but each time you see a soldier in real life he's sporting a Casio.*
JoeDurobot well yes I agree they are quite expensive, but to try to justify your opinions of being overpriced by saying they don't have a "freaking alarm or stop watch function" makes no sense. Your reasoning and logic is flawed: this is a dive watch and should be treated as such. A quartz movement traditional, non-digital dive watch cannot have those functions. Those would be of the functions of something such as a Casio g-shock. I do agree they are overpriced and are controversial as I have seen about as many good reviews as bad, but your justification should be of a g-shock instead. A g-shock serves a completely different POU than a dive watch, at least as what luminox markets these as.
I dont need alarm or stopwatch, too much play features
or the legit cheap timex ironman
JoeDurobot this is true most military people wear Casio suunto or Garmin
Over priced toy watch
I have a Luminox watch and it's the least durable watch I've ever owned. I took it to Afghanistan as a journalist and it worked for most of my embed...until I wore it in the shower. It quickly fogged up and quit working. I sent to Luminox for repairs and they told me to not take it in the shower, don't subject it to temperature extremes and don't wear it around any strong odors. Seriously.
So ok, I have a supposed military grade watch that I should avoid getting wet, can only wear indoors in conditioned spaces and avoid anyone with copious amounts of perfume. NOPE.
Stop lying. They didn't say you can't get it wet. They said don't wear it in the shower. The same goes for the most expensive 300m dive watches. NO watches are waterproof, nor are any watches, ANY, waterproof or very water resistant in the shower. Showers are a unique environment with jets of water, micro-droplets of water mist, a heated up watch, and dynamic temperature changes. Sure, a person can have anecdotal experiences of a previous watch never failing in the shower, but that doesn't mean it was safe, and it doesn't mean that water never entered the watch, and it doesn't mean that water would never enter the watch. Stop wearing your watches in the shower.
@@youtubeuser3357 Stop hiding behind a fake generic name. Stop saying "they said don't wear it in the shower" because I didn't say they said that. Stop being a lying coward. #keyboardtoughguy
You are the best at what you do on RUclips! I like your style and the way you speak your mind and keep it real! I am just saying it like it is and keeping it real! This is a PSA for anyone to see your reviews before buying a firearm, watch or knife!
My experience with Luminox: used both as a soldier and DOD contractor, probably the worst watch I've owned. Strap broke within first 6 months of use (Luminox said it was not covered by warrant...and it costs $50). After 1 year one of the tritium dials came unglued and sometime in between the glass cracked. Used by operators? In my time I saw only one Army EOD Officer wearing one. Everyone else wears Casio G-Shock and/or Suunto...or Timex, etc. But this is only my experience. Never again will I buy a Luminox watch.
10Lav from my experience also, first the bezel vile came crooked and never saw one with a correct second hand.
I agree - I'm not impressed with these watches for rugged use. These are used for the military? Thats nuts, NutN.
Seems about right. I will say his expensive, actual mil-issue Trintec (Marathon?) watch he got back in the nineties had the same issue. Tritium tubes came free and caused a racket. Isn't the most-common watch in .mil the little Casio FW-160? I swear I looked it up once upon a time and found someone who pulled some sales records of the most popular sales with an NSN. Maybe I need to find that. I can def. say that luminox ain't exactly the dominant share in the field. -Doodle
The band sucks. Mine broke after about 9 months. Never worn in the shower. As far as durability, outside of the band it has been great. I am a railroader and am always climbing on cars and bashing it into things. I love that it is very simple and keeps accurate time. Brake tests and speed checks are much easier with this watch because it is minimalist. Just my experience.
Thank God I've seem this comments in time, I was about to buy one!
I actually went and bought one. It's now my favorite watch for the last 2 months. Light and slim
talk to me at 4 months of ownership.....100$ says your new watch will be broken and sitting in your nitestand drawer. These Lumi nots are P.O.S.!
I see you posted this 5 years ago. Curious how your Luminox is fairing. I hope it did better then mine. 2 years after purchase, my Luminox died. A total piece of overpriced crap.
I have owned three of them…They are poorly made....band is cheap...no screw down crown.... greatest marketing campaign ever devised by paying for an association with SEALs.
Customer service is terrible, and expensive.
The watches are crap.
I have to agree 100%
Then why did you get three of them? Just curious.
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I bought one...it sucked so I returned it and exchanged it for a different model. That one sucked also, but they wouldn’t take it back so I exchanged it and now I have the third consecutive turd.
Rob Sanford Fair enough.
Owned one myself lasted about 2 years I believe the second hand fell off if I remember correctly.
Finally. I just bought my wife one for nursing. Navy Seal white version. Great watch. The battery did die about 5 months after we bought it. It was probably old so we will see how long the new one lasts. BTW if you buy off Amazon be careful you don't know how old the lamps are. I just went to a dealer.
3car_garage Stop texting 'n git to work! 😂
+3car_garage Smart Watches are not real watches.
Get her a solar watch. Citizens eco drive or Casio. She will never have to worry about a battery again. Add to that the atomic clock functionality and she never has to set it. It sets itself as she sleeps. 🙂
Been wearing a luminox f117 nighthawk, titanium mat finish for 12 years. Love it! Highly recommended!
i've owned a 1st gen, yellow dial 3000 series since 1995.
had the movement replaced once. tritium still glows; not as bright as used to, but it still works!
paid $200 bucks back then - very good investment. thanks for the review!
I love my Luminox 3501. If you want to make the G shock boys jealous, Buy Luminox. I have also dove 100 feet below with mine and it was flawless.
Bought a Luminox Color Mark. Died 2 months past warranty. Replaced with a Casio G Shock Mudmaster. Solar, atomic, auto light. Ten times the watch the Luminox is (so far) for just about the same price. Never again will I purchase another Luminox.
Got a luminox when I was in high school on the swim team, wore it every day along with always having it in chlorine and salt water pulls had no issues with it and still don't have any issues. Have bought a new luminox sense but still have the first one I got almost 8 years ago
I've been wearing a black seal diver for 6 years & only have 1 complaint- I can't find extra replacement strap anywhere!!
I've burned through 3 of 'em.
The watch keeps fantastic time and comfortable no matter what you're doing
I have been wearing my Luminox navy seal watch for 5 years. The only negative is the rubber bracelet cracks after a year or two. I recommend getting a nylon bracelet with the stainless steel buckle. (it’s available on Amazon) I love the tritium for night time visibility!!!
Many people that bitch about Luminox bought them on Amazon, Ebay or many other online stores...which most are counterfeit...even Amazon is supplied by third party retailers, In fact most don't even realize they a selling counterfeit Luminox watches. China is making a killing on this brand, its under a $1000 a watch and more low key... That is why Luminox only will warranty watches bought from authorized retailers and no online warranty is granted. I have many high end automatics from Breitling, Aquanautic, Oakley, but I still love my 27 year old Luminox. Other then a new battery it still runs perfect to this day and the tritium still works well. I have several Casio's and love them, but so many people buy Luminox at a great deal, it breaks, chances are its a fake and they blame Luminox for not fixing it...you always get what you pay for!
Dude....where have you been? I got a 3900 series US Navy Seal Divers watch back in 2006 and have enjoyed it every single time I put it on. Love it. Nobody has my watch. And they all just gaze in awe. Luminox freakn rocks!
I had a luminox. had to send back several times for repair. It kept on breaking on me. I gave it to my mom, and went g-shock. never looked backed on it again.
I have an ANU4220... best watch I've ever had... taken many hits and the glass does not scratch. Awesome being able to read time at night! The rubber (silicone) watch bands lasted about 1 year (I wore it every day) but you can get replacements of all types (saltzman watches has the originals). Good job nutn!
g-shock all the way Nut'n
The tritium is the feature that I like best about these watches. Very cool designs as well. Thanks for another great review, Nutnfancy!
Twice changed glass. The plastic bracelet is always unbuttoned. Рut a cloth belt. But I love this watches and used it for 12 years.
I've worn a Luminox SEAL watch for almost 5 years and I love it. Only gripe is that I've had to replace the band pretty much every year.
get a deep blue hydro 91 24mm band .. you will thank me later
I’ve been waitin on the review I got my luminox color mark and I love it I’ve worn it every day and it has withstanded the test I put my watches through
Good luck gettin em fixed if somethin goes wrong.Its impossible to get customer service on the phone
We're learning the customer service ain't too hot on these. It's kinda surprising that many of them need it. I wonder if all these SEALS running this thing have an exclusive phone line for when they need their watch swapped out. -Doodle
I always send mine to Salzman Watch Repair in Maryland...he's the only guy I've found who works on them and does a great job. 401-946-0920.
Bought the original Navy SEAL 3001 model a few years back from REI and had to return it due to the lens fogging up after going swimming with it. Mind you I only went swimming and never even used it as a dive watch. Damn thing was nearly $400.00 US dollars and wasn't even able to handle a depth of a swimming pool much less out in the open ocean. Too bad cause I liked the way it looked and how light weight it was as well. Purchased a SUUNTO dive watch after and never looked back.
My luminox recon with its sapphire crystal glass has been a great robust watch. Pouring concrete, tying rebar and cleaning tools under water can be tough on watches. The only time mine comes off is when I clean concrete off of it.
Hey nutn, i was watching old krv’s and realized something. I miss the old paper review outlines, something comforting about it haha.
I wear the orange dial luminox daily. Love the watch.
I'll never get another one.My wife bought me the 3050/3950 about five years ago.It needed a battery after two years.I sent it in because no-one around my area could properly purge it after changing the battery. After I got it back the stem was messed up.If I moved the wrong way it would just stop working.Ill stick to Timex and Gshock.Having said that keep up the good work,I'm really diggin your channel.
I have the black "ANU" Authorized for Navy Use watch. I LOVE IT to deat
Nice review, I own the Series 3180 a chronograph (its black face with blue trim). It is OK, I have had it for 4 years. It burns batteries faster than my G shock or Seiko, the chronograph falls off center about twice a year and one of my luminous spots fell off and rattled around until I sent in to be repaired. One more challenge is the fact that only one place is certified to service it. On a plus side when I sent it in to re-attache the luminous spot that fell off inside they fixed for free and dropped in a new battery, it was gone for 4 weeks. Just my experience, with it, I would buy a basic one again but not a chronograph or a super expensive one. Keep pumping out the reviews Nutn - long time fan! (More KRV please)
The XL.8895 Black Ops has a Sapphire Crystal. Last week 5could have bought one for $135. They don't throw on a sales tax, I'm not sure why. That was with a 15% promo code. 45mm, 515 Ronda, double gasket crown which is why you don't need a screw down crown. As the deeper you dive, the pressure gets heavier and presses the gaskets tighter so it doesn't leak. Quartz movements are way more accurate. I hate resetting my Seiko automatics all the time even though they are very accurate for an automatic(4R36), they still are off 8 or 9 seconds a day compared to the quartz which isn't off that much a month. I'd like to see a Precidrive in one of these. They guarantee +/- 10 seconds a year. That's right, a YEAR! Those movements utilize thermo compensation and like 27 jewels to do the that. I had a great Certina that I loved but I sold it. Not near as light however. Great video man. Best I've seen about Luminox. Thanks. You really know your business.
I also love my Luminox watches. I recently purchased the 39mm version of the Sea Turtle. I love that thing so much I decided to also try one of their more high end expensive mechanical watches. Automatic Sport Timer. What a wonderfully made piece. Screw down crown, stainless case, sapphire crystal with A/R coating, 20ATM/200Meter water resist. Sellita Movement SW-220 with day/date complicaton. Great watch. I love Luminox. My little Sea Turtle is quite honestly the most comfortable and nicely wearing watches I've ever owned (speaking on every day type watches). The Sport Timer feels nearly as quality as my $5k Omega Seamaster. I will always be a Luminox guy. Unless they both fall apart tomorrow...doubt that.
I bought a Luminox that died 2 years and 2 months after I bought it. Jeweler said the watch movement was fried. The cost to repair was 80 bucks and Luminox said it was 2 months out of warrantee. Total garbage watch. Don't waste your money. Replaced with a G-Shock Mudmaster. Solar and a radio watch. Fantastic.
I got one about 8 years ago now, the battery lasted about 1.5 years. Sent it back to Luminox for replacement and they sent it back with the face not clocked correctly. Also noticed its cloth wristband always had a funky smell even after I hand washed multiple times with soap.
I am a bit biased. I am a Canadian "dude" of 56 years and a fan of Hikok 45. That should say it all. Have watched Nutnfancy for years too. SO CHEERS from Canada Nutnfancy.
Great vid Nutn. Love the watch vids. Luminox is cool watch for sure. I replaced movement on one, esslingers sold me the specific Ronda movement for Luminox $36. So parts are cheap as well to keep them going no matter what.
I own the Scott Cassell special Edition the 3059. Set in the orange dial with a tool for changing bands and two extra straps with a compass and a diver's strap. I wear this everyday and I do own 10 Casio G-Shock's even two GG-1000's. I really like your video's. I will be getting another some day. Great job Bro.
G Shock all the way. Thanks For the review.
"I use ad money and patreon on money to buy this stuff so I can speak my mind." - Fucking Legend.
Most people I know if they were issued this watch they do not carry it into the field.
Several years ago, I asked my girlfriend for a Luminox watch. She got me a cheap copy. Now, after five batteries, it still works, but the bezel has all the number worn off. A guy I worked with had the real thing. It still looks brand new.
Long time viewer, just getting into time pieces. Found a luminox navy seal diver with steel band for 300. Condition 8/10. Is this a decent price? Do they hold their value?
Been wearing one for years. Great watch, but I go through a watch band about every six months.
I like how its called "Nutnfancy" and its showcasing an $800 watch. Can we please get more gun reviews going? Maybe Night vision devices? Not super expensive watches.
Bought mine at Tourneau. Shortly after purchase I noticed that the hands didn't line up perfectly at 12:00. Customer service was excellent. They returned it to the manufacturer for repair.
Love the Luminox watches. Years ago, I picked up a stainless field chrono with beautiful blue face. Mineral crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides. A big watch that got noticed. It's old now and the gas lamps have dimmed. I wonder if I can send it in to Luminox to get the lamps replaced? When they were new, if I woke up at night, it was so bright I could use it to light the way to the bathroom.
You mentioned the Sunto dive computer, are you going to review any smartwatches? Lately, I've been rockin' the Garmin Fenix 3, OG model without heartrate monitor. I don't use a tenth of it's features, but it looks great.
I bought a Luminox F-117 Nighthawk probably around 15 years ago for $320. With the metal wrist band. Current model is $1150.00. I have never had a problem with it. It keeps great time and the tritium is still bright. I have worn it riding motorcycles & ATVs off road with lots of vibration, I have worn it swimming, and no problems. It is a GREAT watch for $320.00, but I might shop for something else if I wanted to spend over a grand.
Mine is trash. I have the all black Seal chronograph and it gets moisture inside it if it’s really hot and I sweat and forget about going in water.
Mineral crystal is better for diving because of its increased shatter resistance versus sapphire. Downside is that sapphire has greater clarity.
Another great watch review! Please keep them coming.
Good review. I have the orange color mark version. I love it. These are fun watches. I put mine thru the ringers with no problems.
Not happy with Luminox at all. Mine CRAPPED out at about 2 1/2 years which is outside the warranty too expensive for that
I will stick with Seiko thank you
I have had two Luminox Dive watches take a shit in the last three year. Nobody repairs them. Mail them with $150 regardless of problem. No thanks burn me twice.
I'm on my second Luminox. They get condensation inside of them below -25 degrees Celsius. The rubber band cannot stand big variations (from +10 degrees to -16 degrees) over a short time span. Then they get fragile. It is rubber and it is the nature of rubber. Luckily you can get new bands on ebay and amazon. Wearing a NATO-strap now and it seems unbreakable. I love it though!
Holy crap, it’s like every person who’s had an issue with a luminox is on this page.
I have had one since I went to Afghanistan ( as an 11b so it’s not like I sat on a fob all day) in 2010. I have never had an issue with it besides the Crystal is scratched to all hell. They are not very scratch resistant.
There are other people in my unit who wore a luminox, and I have seen a fair amount of people overseas wearing them. They are by far not the most used Watch. Everyone has a Timex or G-Shock, but it’s not like they are unheard of. I still wear it occasionally in my civilian job in LE. Although I wear my G-Shock most of the time.
And I do own many watches. I would say I am a small collector. And to all the people on here saying you need to get a real (automatic) watch either you’re just trying to be a troll or you really have no idea what you’re talking about. Automatic watches are the least shock resistant watch of any possible watch you can buy. You can literally knock the regulation off an automatic watch by running. You’ll end up +\- five seconds a day from jogging with it. They are nowhere near as accurate as a quartz watch.... even compared to a “certified chronometer”. In every day life I wear an automatic. But if you’re diving, shooting, hiking, working, and you think you need to wear an automatic and you don’t have a desk job good luck spending $800 to re-regulate your omega Seamaster once a month.
Hey Nutn, I was able to help a citizen with my edc trauma kit yesterday. A man slipped on ice knocking himself cold! I used a space blanket to cover the man until the pros arrived! You never know!
Warning to anyone who wants to buy these. These Luminox watches are highly counter fitted. The real ones are decent but still expensive for what you get. The Blackops 8880 models retail for $445 US. The cheap ones you see on amazon are fake as for eBay just forget it. I found out after months of research that the ones that fell apart on people where often counter fits and people did not even know it. There are a few videos from a guy speaking Thai (i think) with English sub titles. It shows how to quickly spot a fake.
I have the Blackops 8882 so far so good. Mine was purchased while in Europe from the partner company that co manufactures these strait out of Switzerland.
I get asked often the difference between the 8882 and 8802 so here it is:
The 8882 has an Anti reflective sapphire crystal front window rather than mineral crystal on the 8802. The back plate on the 8882 is stainless steel rather than carbon on the 8802. The minute and hour hands, 12 o'clock and 0 on the rotating bezel glow orange on the 8882. On the 8802 only the 12 o'clock mark glows orange the rest is all green. The 8882 is the newer updated version but looks nearly the same. Get the 8882 for the sapphire crystal.
I got the watch for the look not for the "navy seal/blackops" marketing. I dont see any of these guys using Luminox I see them using G-Shock.
My last watch was a G-Shock and the crystal display crapped out after 3 years.
Thanks for another quality video Nutn!
I’ve rocked the black ops with red coloration for the better part of 6 Years now, have loved it since day 1. Just recently 1 of my tritium vials came loose and is now floating around in the case. I’m somewhat hard on my gear, but how hard can you really be on a watch. As a result of this diving into Luminox’s warranty - I would reinforce this for anyone who buys a Luminox watch, KEEP YOUR WARRANTY CARD, if you discard or loose the little card the watch comes with you may find it very difficult / impossible to have a warranty repair made on it.
-J
Saphire crystal is more scratch resist but can shatter more easily. For diving when your hitting your watch against hard objects I would rather have it scratch than crack and fail.
Now youre getting into some nice timepieces, I have greatly enjoyed my 350. Another great brand that is popular among military units is Lum-Tec, a great microbrand imo.
No one use Luminox the most using watches in combat are g-shock or timex
Suntory WhiSky glad u speak for everyone 🤫
You are right. But i like the luminix more. I had two G-Shocks and they were very nice watches but both failed weardly. My first watch died after 7 months and my second one now has the problem where the digital time is half an hour past the analog time. But they are nice
When I was active I used G Shock and Timex because, I couldn't afford Luminox. Of course, they didn't have Mudmasters when I served. =P
In my experience, I broke my Timex and a couple G-shocks. I'm sure if I had a Luminox back then, I would have broke that too.
They are all great watches imo but, they ALL can and probably will break.
Luminox watch broke two months past warranty. I am not in combat. I am a railroader. Luminox sucks. Never again. Replaced it with a Casio G Shock Mudmaster. I need my watch for work. I can’t trust Luminox.
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Thanks for the review on this watch....been wanting one for years and wondered how they held up. Sounds like they hold up just fine...and yeah they do have that first and second kinds of cool...LOL. Wish they had a few more with the optional compass though. I only saw one model that had the compass. For hunting and hiking, I think that's a practical option for "2 is one, and one is none mentality".
Awesome video, considering getting one. Thx for the awesome content Nutn
I keep hoping that you will review a POF Revolution 308 on your channel. At 7.3lbs, it looks like a truly amazing platform, and I can't wait to see what you think!
The Scott Cassell's luminox. I own this same Bad Ass time piece, but bezel is in white numbers. I get another one. Great video. I learn a lot off these videos
OMG. I remember Brigade Quartermaster like it was yesterday. I still have one somewhere. Remember their ASAT camo?? Thumbs up!
A bunch of us in the marines had suuntos
better product in my experience. Suuntos are great watches no doubt.
Great watches the only thing I would be worried about is the quartz movement. The watch industry has moved away from battery powered watches for diving because the last thing you want is a dead battery during a deep dive. I happened to me once at 130 ft. I own several luminox watches and I love them but I would not take diving
I wear the G-Shock 3403 GD-350 in black, awsome watch !
I love Luminox too I just got a 3517 and love it. My old one is a colormark chronograph damn I love these watches!
I’ve owned 5 luminox watches in the army. It’s an ok Watch. An ok..... watch. I’ve moved and went to the Garmin Tactix Bravo. I get way more out of the garmin then I do with the luminox. I have abused my tactix and still running harder then the luminox. Nothing against them. It is a decent watch. I would put the luminox on the diver side watch. But far as of the older luminox watches, I heard they are way better then the newer ones. But great review
I have the 8802 (grey one) and it's pretty cool. I hated it at first, yet now its a solid player in my embarrassing watch rotation. Hasn't let me down yet and its super accurate, lightweight and cool looking. Took me a bit to trust the lack of a screw down crown, but by now it has to have a good 20+ hours of swimming and snorkeling on it with no problems. I think it's the John Rayburn watch from the series Bloodline, or its very very similar. I have a matte black metal bracelet for it as well that looks killer but must say I prefer the stock rubber strap for functionality and comfort. This has basically become my beater watch despite paying near $200 CAD for it, more because its just so resistant to scuffing and scratching. Not my favorite watch by any stretch yet finds itself on my wrist regularly while other seemingly more legit watches ride the pine. Edit: should add how consistant and awesome the lume is, not super bright but always there.
UPDATE: Bought the orange Luminox 3059 after this review 4 years ago. I don't intentionally abuse it, but I wear it shooting, hiking, fishing, kayak/canoe, camping trips...where it got put through the paces. At work it's been covered in grease, hot oil, chemicals. As of today, it functions perfectly. Strap still in good condition, though I did just replace my father-in-law's Sentry strap ($50) after several years hard use. The tritium tubes have yet to diminish in brightness intensity. Crystal is clear & scratch free, though I do use screen protector, changed a few times. I usually end up wearing the Luminox over my G-Shocks...2nd cool. Thanks NutN!
Suckered by the "looks". These pieces are junk!
I bought a luminox Navy SEAL watch one time wore it for about a month it broke tried to get it serviced through the company never could get any help got the runaround I knew some Navy Seals at that time and they just laughed when i told them what had happened they told me luminox Navy SEAL watches were for civilians or as they put it wannabes not Seabees most of them wore G-Shocks I switched to a G-Shock never looked back that's been years ago lm no longer in the service but still have my G-Shock from former US Marine
It's probably too expensive to make a video for mass consumption, but I would like to hear your opinion of the marathon gsar. I love mine, and the tritium is brighter, it's 300m water rated, and has a sapphire crystal which means it never scratches, ever.
Beware the displayed lume on their website. Their using a uv flashlight to get the tritium to glow that bright. Pretty dim even in pitch black but still readable
Unfortunately these watches just aren’t built to a high quality out of mine and my uncles wouldn’t keep time accurately after about 2 years. Been rocking a cheaper gshock for 3 years now without an issue though.
Luminox' 8200 Series, IMHO, is their best watch...it has that old-skool look to it.
Mine died, G Shock and seiko are my prefernces now, they are better watches imo. Luminox does look sick tho.
Hey Nutn, great watches but the bands made out of rubber do not last long and they are over 40 bucks to replace.
Can you please sync your watches to the second? I about had an ocd meltdown watching them tick 20 1/2 seconds off from each other.
I have the exact watch, orange face and all! Bought it in 2008 or so(?) The inserts died well before 10 years, and I went through 3 straps and 2 batteries. It currently sits in the watch box with a dead battery and broken strap. I can't be bothered to fix it considering the dead inserts....
Great video ! Have you tested a Suunto Button Compass on your ocean dive trips ? Do you have a long NATO or EDC Band to wear over the Wet Suit ? Thank you for the video ! tjl
I have the recon nav an it's been abused for over a year now I work in construction on heavy plant and it's been caked in dust an cement every day! I never take it of in the bath, shower or pool and it works perfectly. The standard strap is pants I changed mine for a nato style one but other than that I would not even consider a gshock but I would have a suunto traverse Alfa stealth
I've been waiting for this review
ive had a luminox recon for 3 years now and ive beat the hell out of it. i do excavation work for a living and im an infantryman in the national guard, i wear it everyday and it hasnt missed a beat. i put a PVC bracelet on it, the thing is stupid light.
I bought two units of Luminox watches , love it luminance in the dark. The problem is the strap not durable
I have used 2 Seiko auitomatic dive watches, they have worked for about 2 years before they dont keep accurate time. No more seiko for me. Think I will try Lumenox
its my GTW watch! it keeps dagr time and does not drift. I think its the most dependable watch I have owned.
Now that I own the Scott Cassell set with orange face, but mine UVP on it. How's crowns on those bad ass time piece's you have?. Are they as sturdy as the watch. I would hate to break mine, but mine is metal. Please let me know. Thank you Bro for all video's.
Wanted one of these for quite a while. My son got me a Marathon GSAR for Christmas though. Unbelievable.
Hey Nutn, what about watches you were issued in the USAF? I know that some aviators were issued Marathon watches as well.
Nutn' can I get a video request? How about one on EDC tools (self defense, functional etc, anything other than multitools/knives), since most of them are less than $40 you could review a few dozen or two! Like if you want a video on EDC tools!
He's done that years ago. He has entire playlists dedicated to them. Check out the folding knives $40 or less playlist and his multitool playlist and his tactical folder playlist. Been there for years. Great info in those vids too.
Already done it
I mostly enjoy the firearms vids. I don't need another watch.Thanks for the work you do.
luminox makes awesome watches, Ive had the original seal dive watch since 98-99 and loved that watch and has been thru a lot. I just recently replaced it with the Atacama 1927 and love it. replaced the dive watch because the bezel cracked off and got lost and it was time for a new one. Once you go tritium you cant go back. Please nutn more luminox reviews. keep up the good work.
Go for an Isobrite T100. Great watch, I recommend an Isobrite or Armourlite watch over Luminox any day.
Very nice looking watches - you made me want to get one!
On the topic of dive watches, you should check out a brand called Phoibos. They are probably the best bang for buck divers I've found. They sell them on Amazon but one particular model only available on their website, the Wave Master is a real winner.