Rebekah Bird
I purchased this Luminox based on my experience with my first one- a Stealth fighter model. I bought it on December of 2001 and wore it daily until it needed a battery replacement in 2013. Not bad battery life! After the battery replacement, my next service issue was a significant loss of accuracy in 2016. That required a replacement caliber,, which resolved the issue. That wasn't a low cost repair- but- well worth the price. The accuracy resumed and it was again the daily wearer. Finally in 2022 the tritium phosphor vials faded into oblivion. With some attention and one real repair, this watch went on for 21 years. Yes, it still runs, but is not readable at night- a main reason for the purchase in the first place.This new model- more expensive than the Stealth- seems to be living up to the Luminox rep. Yeah- I've heard some bad things about the brand, and that may be for the lower priced lines- I really don't know. So far from setting the time via NIST radio (WWV) on 11.22.23, the watch lost 2 seconds.The workmanship is what I expected. Like the old one, quality materials were used and the bezel and crown are properly tensioned. The numerals are clear and bright at night- including the sweep second hand. The band is well made and well finished; it's also big enough for beefy wrists. The clasp is tight and locks securely. I don't dive, so I can't attest to the waterproof qualities.All in all, I'm pleased with this new watch and is expect to get another 20+ years of service. I'll update this review with any changes.
