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Posted on 4/12/17 at 6:56 am to meeple
They used to have radium to light the markers. Cancer
Posted on 4/12/17 at 7:03 am to Gaston
Indeed. I have a JSAR and love it. Granted I'm a larger fella with thick wrists. Big arse watch.
Posted on 4/12/17 at 7:13 am to ABearsFanNMS
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This guy knows his watches! I wear an Engineer Hydrocarbon as my daily!
I have the Fireman Racer Classic myself.
Posted on 4/12/17 at 7:26 am to tgrbaitn08
Generally yes
The standard to be considered accurate is +/-20 seconds per day. On a Swiss movement, the Liminox (if all Swiss and certified Swiss) the standard is +/-5 seconds per day. Also durability wise Luminox is a solid metal movement without a spacer. With Timex they use two different all plastic movements in every piece. Then they use spacers to support the movement which causes additional friction and makes it movement vulnerable to shock, drops and maintance.
I know you where being a smart arse but I figured I would also help educate.
The standard to be considered accurate is +/-20 seconds per day. On a Swiss movement, the Liminox (if all Swiss and certified Swiss) the standard is +/-5 seconds per day. Also durability wise Luminox is a solid metal movement without a spacer. With Timex they use two different all plastic movements in every piece. Then they use spacers to support the movement which causes additional friction and makes it movement vulnerable to shock, drops and maintance.
I know you where being a smart arse but I figured I would also help educate.
Posted on 4/12/17 at 7:56 am to coolneal
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Generally yes
The standard to be considered accurate is +/-20 seconds per day. On a Swiss movement, the Liminox (if all Swiss and certified Swiss) the standard is +/-5 seconds per day. Also durability wise Luminox is a solid metal movement without a spacer. With Timex they use two different all plastic movements in every piece. Then they use spacers to support the movement which causes additional friction and makes it movement vulnerable to shock, drops and maintance.
I know you where being a smart arse but I figured I would also help educate.
I've had 3 Timex Ironman watches over that past 15 years, they've never caused me to be late and have always been reliable watches. I also have an iPhone which is always accurate as well.
Posted on 4/12/17 at 8:13 am to prplhze2000
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What is so special about Luminox watches?
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Luminox watches offer a constant glow for up to 25 years, even in total darkness. Each Luminox watch employs tiny self-powered micro gas light tubes. These micro gas lights (borosilicate glass capsules) are installed in the hands, hour markers o the dial, and where applicable, into the bezels of our watches.
No other watch is the world does this.
Posted on 4/12/17 at 8:19 am to prplhze2000
Mondaine owns Luminox. Check those out - have a very European look; they appeal to a few people.
Posted on 4/12/17 at 8:23 am to CaptainsWafer
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Gets beat up pretty good and still ticks.
I love mine. I have had it for 10+ years and although I don't abuse it, I don't baby it either. Best watch I own.
Posted on 4/12/17 at 8:35 am to MWP
Gotta love Luminox's gimmick of the Navy Seal connection... which is a fallacy.
Posted on 4/12/17 at 8:42 am to Restomod
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Gotta love Luminox's gimmick of the Navy Seal connection... which is a fallacy.
Not quite, there are some Team guys that wear them, or at least they used too. Lots of SEALS wear Rescos.
Posted on 4/12/17 at 8:46 am to prplhze2000
Is anyone suggesting they are special? I purchased the basic one around 10 years ago at a sporting goods store for $150. It's a great beater watch.
Posted on 4/12/17 at 9:13 am to prplhze2000
Nothing! I have one, it broke! My son has had 2 that broke. And a friends watch also broke.
Posted on 4/12/17 at 9:13 am to MWP
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Not quite, there are some Team guys that wear them, or at least they used too. Lots of SEALS wear Rescos.
Maybe there is a new trend, but most of Seals I know /knew wore G-shocks, and they old school square face models.
Posted on 4/12/17 at 9:21 am to tgrbaitn08
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I've had 3 Timex Ironman watches over that past 15 years, they've never caused me to be late
Well then keep buying your cheap arse Ironman watches. Nobody cares.
Posted on 4/12/17 at 9:23 am to PaperPaintball92
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No other watch is the world does this.
Tritium was more popular in vintage watches. I have a new old stock watch that supposedly used tritium, but the lume is very faded. Luminova and Super Luminova is much more popular for most watches nowadays and pretty much the assumed default. As far as I know it is supposed to have brighter lume, but it needs to be recharged in light. I might have some of my details a little mixed up.
This post was edited on 4/12/17 at 9:25 am
Posted on 4/12/17 at 9:26 am to tgrbaitn08
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I've had 3 Timex Ironman watches over that past 15 years, they've never caused me to be late and have always been reliable watches. I also have an iPhone which is always accurate as well.
So you didn't really want an answer to your question. You were just trying to be a smartass and it backfired.
Posted on 4/12/17 at 9:26 am to Restomod
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Maybe there is a new trend
The Resco owner is a Team guy and I am sure gives some away, although they aren't cheap to buy. Good watch and durable as frick.
Posted on 4/12/17 at 9:40 am to weagle99
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Well then keep buying your cheap arse Ironman watches. Nobody cares.
Admit it. You care. And you're mad.
Posted on 4/12/17 at 9:41 am to UpToPar
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So you didn't really want an answer to your question
My question was answered. I added a comment to the discussion that was separate from my question.
That's how message boards work.
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