Luminox watches... are they THAT good?

Post by **CCRBUM** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 6:19 pm

hey guys I'm in need of a watch.. lookin at either a G-shock or a luminox.. I've had a G-shock and it last me a few years.. not a bad watch though.. Never owned a Luminox and looking at the 0201 blackout.. seems like a solid watch and it's more aesthetically pleasing to me... anyone have experience with them? I need something that can stand up to the fire/ems service.. I'm not planning on taking it into a raging structure fire but still need it to be rugged. sooooo.. opinions please!

Post by **Till** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 6:48 pm

My ironman timex goes into fires with me all the time.

Gshock soon though

http://www.youtube.com/user/ssracer02 · Post by **ssracer** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 7:21 pm

my next beater watch will peobably be a gshock

Post by **Harleyx2** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 7:37 pm

When you'e retired you don't need a watch.

Post by **WLJ** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 7:38 pm

Old joke

Q: Why don't you need to give a woman a watch as a present?

A: There's already a clock on the stove.

Post by **nemo** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 8:13 pm

After breaking 2 G-shocks I CAN NOT recommend buying one.

Post by **gruntmedik** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 9:03 pm

I had a response typed up, but the damn timed out thing lost it.

I had a Luminox for several years. Id buy another.

I have a G-Shock, will buy another.

Post by **Jff24Gordn** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 10:23 pm

I have had a 3051 blackout for the past year. The only problem so far is that I've caught it on something hard and it pulled the band pin out of the case. I popped it back in. But with a plastic case, if it gets pulled out too much, it will tear the hole out and never hold.
I would buy another. The tritium is really bright.

Post by **CCRBUM** » Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:39 am

thanks for the responses guys. I gone with the G-shock this time... next watch I buy I think will be a luminox.. I really like them but I got the G-shock for $106 so its a tad cheaper than the luminox. Now the last G-shock I had didn't last as long as I felt it should have so I'll have to see with this one..

reverend dreed · Post by **reverend dreed** » Sun Apr 08, 2012 8:16 am

i usually buy the 10 dollar throw away watches from wall mart. they last about a year or so. but just the other day while in Kohls i saw a Gruin watch on sale. starting price was 89 dollars had several markdowns and was only 20 bucks so i decided to buy it. When I got to the register it came up 17 dollars after my senipr citz. discount

Post by **Toddinlou** » Sun Apr 08, 2012 11:00 am

Never had a Luminox but a quality constricted watch is well worth the money you spend on them. I've been looking at the Citizen SkyHawk or whatever they call it. Best bang for the buck I've found is with the Invicta watches. Can be had for under $100 and you have the option of never needing a battery. If you are not accustom to a heavy watch you may want to see what you think of some of them as it is often a pretty big change for some people. Choice for a dress watch for me would be a museum series from Movado.

http://www.youtube.com/user/ssracer02 · Post by **ssracer** » Sun Apr 08, 2012 1:43 pm

I love my Invicta. All of my watches are dressy/casual type...need something rugged

Post by **325MOUTguru** » Sun Apr 08, 2012 4:09 pm

I've had good luck with Suunto watches.
Finally retired my Vector after 10 years of abuse.
Will be buying another soon.

http://www.youtube.com/user/ssracer02 · Post by **ssracer** » Sun Apr 08, 2012 4:19 pm

Those are nice...but pricey

Post by **Toddstang** » Sun Apr 08, 2012 8:23 pm

I use my GShock at work and for officiating football and its probably the best digital watch I have owned.
Citizen Promaster is my favorite dress watch followed by my Invecta.
Dam watch fetish!

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