I was very surprised how cheap I found this LUMINOX for... well it is pre-loved, but as I'm going to use it, then it's perfect :) Thank you so much for your support and thoughts on my work, really appreciate that :)) Have a lovely weekend and chat soon :)

I'm just an amateur, but my passion drives me... I would love to have more time to really make it super polished, but feel it's nice to have that side of amateur, as it does make it more realistic with warmth... sometimes watching a highly professional channel makes it feel more surface content, instead of hearing the enthusiasm in the voice... am really enjoying my first LUMINOX especially at night :) Thanks for your feedback and support... HaPpY weekend my friend :)

Cheers for sharing my friend... I can't imagine what a watch would be useful for while under fire??? In certain conditions I don't wear a watch, simply because it'll probably rip my wrist off LML :-P Chronographs are usually always small printed, many are just showing off rather than being practical... I use them just to gather an idea how much time has lapsed, than to use it as a fine stopwatch piece of gear... if I want more detail, then a digital stopwatch wins :) This LUMINOX I have bought myself is more me, has what I need and of course has enough lume to last many nights.. I mainly wear this at night, or when I need a less bulky watch that can be used in any condition. As for value, it's more to what it offers to you, as a Swiss BOLEX watch with time and date costs around 6k, while a G-Shock can multitask many features and display multiple pieces of information for a fraction of the price, and that BOLEX is just made up of steel and dinosaur parts LML :-P Cheers for your experiences and your opinions, these comments are always a welcome, as I like the open conversations, and not the ones that pussy around not being direct, as it gives those who are interested the whole story :))

The Navy SEAL thing does actually put me off, albeit I have known a number of (non-US) Special Forces wear Luminox

From personal experience that 12.5 year figure is highly conservative. If the tritium tubes are newish when they go into the watch then in my experience they last about 20 years before noticeably fading.

@Sigkim It depends upon how long those tubes sit in storage and when they are manufactured. If your sights were tritium they could have sat for many years before being used as a sight. The same is true for watches, if a company used 10 year old tubes then it obviously would have a shorter life-span. MB Microtech mamufactures most tubes. Traser watches are directly associated with MB Microtech. I would think you would have the newest tubes used in their own brand. So for longivity I would choose Traser.

I'm supper hooked on LUMINOX at the moment, am not into all the models, so finding this one really needed to hit all my needs, and it didn't disappoint... but looks way better in life, and again, so comfortable... the rubber strap doesn't pull hairs or make you puffy, so a huge point there :) With it being an older model which was released in 2011, the tritium is still very strong, and in the darkness glows on near objects. I really don't know much about this half life, but at the moment it swims with lume, and with regular lume this fades with time, as I have many vintage watches from the 90's with the lume very weak... so lets chat about this in say 10yrs with an update to how it's lasting :)) It's a very tight and tough watch, just what I need, and the carbon composite wins for me, as it's lighter than titanium and stronger than stainless steel... yeah, it looks like plastic on a quick glance, but going deeper, you can see it's something beyond that... and the model I have is very affordable too, so really makes it a winner for me... I bought it for the lume and toughness, and it exceeds it... plus it looks the business :)) Cheers for your support my friend, and was great hearing you again the other day... your voice is amazing, you are the Morgan Freeman for the watch voices :)) HaPpY weekend!

I'd rather go to Bollywood, as they do all that dancing and gives me reason to wear some new ideas in clothes :)) So pleased you've seen my...yes my LUMINOX, and it's just perfect... it's my night watch btw, and that glow can't be beaten hey :) Cheers for the compliments my good friend, always a pleasure chatting to you :))

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman I love my Luminox as well. Bollywood wardrobe would be a hilarious site for the next video my friend. Can’t wait. 😂

@@AvgJoeWatchReviews LML LML Have you seen that Bollywood super hero film? brilliant, really funny and original :)) Chers!

You can never capture it all on camera, and that's why we need watch shops so much! Glad it made you laugh, even though it wasn't meant to be funny LML :-P It was the farting doggy hey LML LML :-P

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman Agreed unfortunately they are a dying breed, the internet has pretty much ruined that. Mate it was full of humours bits! :)) Lol

@@Watch-Crazy I remember when I bought watches at ARGOS at the counter in the 80's... and buying CASIO's at WH Smiths LML :-P

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman Those were the days! Unfortunately the last time I used Argos it was all online and click and collect in Sainsbury's, certainly not the same...!

Thank you my friend and for your support... HaPpY weekend :))

ETA F06.111 can be had for £30, and sounds like a good option :) My friend, you are really knowledgeable and love the level of detail you extend too... now I'm wondering if the HH6 movement has the double tick for a low battery. I feel 3yrs would be about right, and the previous owner had it done prior to selling it to me. The 8821 was released in 2011 and how long the production ran for I don't know, but this one I have looks like it's about 10yrs old, but despite the few marks, it's looking good still. Really appreciate the feedback my friend and all your details to add, really helps with the channel and helps other no end... cheers :)

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman I am glad you are enjoying this model. Unfortunately the Ronda 515.HH6 and the GMT version Ronda 515.24 (the one I own) lack the double tick (EOL indicator). I was able to get about 5 years out of the battery before mine just died with no warning. The battery was replaced recently by myself, so I expect another ~5 years of service. If/when my 515.24H dies I will upgrade it to a higher quality quartz with the double tick (EOL indicator) since it sucks when a watch just quits working without warning on the wrist. I look forward to your next review! Take care.

@@patricko9170 5yrs, now that's excellent, and for the price of the battery, worth replacing at 4yrs to be safe... did you replace the gasket when you replaced the battery? With regards to using the ETA movement will need to have the correct size and height on the hand shafts, and if you look on the RONDA website you can find all the blueprints to their movements, wonder if ETA share such data on theirs??? Cheers buddy :))

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman The gasket was still in excellent condition. I just lightly greased it and then re-installed. ETA does offer that data. Marathon uses the F06.111 in their tritium Navigator and TSAR series, so you can use high hand stacking to account for the tubes. I would make double sure, but it could be done with some minor modifications. Also, do yourself a big favor and have a look at Traser and Armourlite watches if Marathons are out of the question. If you can swing it the Marathon TSAR is probably one of the absolute toughest watches you can buy in those price ranges.

@@patricko9170 Cheers buddy... I have a very good friend who's a watch maker (have a few videos labeled 'Fly on the Wall' and he's amazing with this side. I've only recently discovered Traser watches, and have know Marathon for a while... I need to look more into Traser, but for Marathon, the name reminds me of a chocolate bar, which is annoying as their watches do look great... I'm also into the original MWC watches, and reviewed quite an unusual ani-digi which is still in my collection, but really like their style. For me it needs to be a good price, and don't mind spending a little more to get the features I need, but there's a cutoff point that simple makes the watch more about the branding, than actually being a watch to be used in harsh conditions. I'm a massive G-Shock guy, but sometimes I need that analog side and the lume, and gas tubes are really hitting me at the moment, as nothing needs to be pushed or stirred in sunshine :) Btw, just seen your reply to Relative Time with regards to the half life of tritium gas tubes, and I know my LUMINOX is from 2011 and the brightness is still glowing strong... anyway, cheers once again, you've been amazing with your expertise :))

That's what I like, knowing the content is still great regardless :) Thanks for your support and wish you a lovely weekend :)

@Sigkim Cheers buddy :)))

You too.

Well this one hasn't got the bears or grills, it's the RECON... I prefer without the advertising, and this watch has been amazing... it may feel light and toy like, but it's really made well... this is really one for the night hours... I found mine for a great deal, so makes the pinch feel more like a soft fart on a gusty day LML :-P

Cheers buddy... I'm out on a hike anyway, and grabbing my camera and filming is the side I enjoy... probably walked 12km's just to get to the parts I needed, but when I'm focused on doing it a certain way, then no stopping me LML :-P Big fan of the tubes now, and would like to see what Traser offer... have been asked twice to review a NITE watch, so will see... but for now, my LUMINOX is really being worn and will continue to do so for sure :))

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman I reviewed mine if you wanna look. Very impressive 👍👍

Thank you my friend :) So, what's your thoughts on the RECON? Still think it's one of the best looking LUMINOX's :)

Cheers buddy... always great to see you comment :))

Cheers buddy... but there are funnier ones, have a look in the playlist, especially the mini watch movies :)) Thanks again and pleased you enjoyed :))

Being absolutely honest, screw down case backs if not done correctly, will fail. The screw down case back tightens and if the gasket hasn't enough silicon, it'll stretch and disfigure the gasket, which will fail... Best screw down is from the Vostok side, these don't turn against the gasket... so with regards to a back plate with screws, you'll have pressure down fixed using the four corner screws, so no turning or twisting the gasket, will still need silicon, as this prelong's the gasket from drying out. Remember mostly all G-Shocks are with plates, and these are 200m water resistant... the RECON also uses a double seal on the crown... The RECON isn't diver rated, but swimming is good, really it's an all day water activity watch :) If the battery has been replaced and isn't original, then check the gasket, replace if needed, and get it pressure tested if you want that security :)

Very clever with the rec(k(on my friend :)) Now that'll be an experiment to know if those tubes blow at that speed... well as soon as the weather gets warmer I test it out on my Kawasaki, but will only be able to hit 340kph LML :-P Tritium does sound like somewhere Superman may have hung around on LML :-P Cheers for the support my friend as always :)

Hey buddy... I've had a few interesting conversations about this half life, and it seems misinformation is at fault to what the 25yrs really does mean, especially on our eyes. My buddy at Watch Crazy and Relative Time have made videos about this, and I thought the same as you, but it's not... put it this way, I don't think I'll be alive to see fade in an obvious way, unless it leaks??? I've got many vintage watches that have no lume left, and some are dated from the 80's, so when did they lose their lume??? I'm really on the fence about the tritium as it's like how long will a MIP display last for, until it reaches the end years it's a test in real life I guess. If you have some links to share, please do, as it's always good to get the facts right. Cheers buddy :))

Say what you see, and bottoms that go wiggle hit my thoughts first LML :-P Cheers for the continued support my dear friend, always a pleasure to see your comment... Have a great weekend and chat soon :))

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman You too Mr Rangeman

Cheers buddy... now I know your name, and I think it's the video with the GWG-1000, if you have a beard, then that's you :)) I didn't even go near LUMINOX, until Watcho loaned me one, and from then I was amazed... am not into the Bear Grylls, so this RECON was perfect, and I mean it's just perfect... all the info on the dial is complete, unlike some field watches, numbers are partly seen or missing, and to me that's just about fashion... this RECON is my night watch, I love having a watch I can see at night without pressing a button... the initial look is "TOY" but an say, up close you really see it's not, and finish is top spec... quartz RONDA, easy to replace a battery, easy to replace and affordable too... I know these RECONS are going up in price, but if patient, you could find one around the £150... is there better watches, well it's all down to how you use it, but to have a solid watch that does what you need is by far the most important, and being it's carbon composite it doesn't clang like steel in tight spaces. I still wear it, mostly every night, now with evenings growing darker earlier, this will get to be the most worn, even more than my current GG-B100! Cheers :)

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman hhaha yeah mate that's me the beardo!! :) and thanks for the added detail here, I think you have assuaged my fears about the brand/watch, i'm perfectly happy with quartz as I think on some watches it just works better, ok so in that case I'll get back on the search for a lumi at a good price, I kinda like the look of the newish pacific diver but may plump for the recon as price will easier on the wallet, thanks again bud, great work on your vids and love the humour you bring :D

@@thetimebombardier I've subbed you btw, can't say i'll manage to watch all your content being honest, you know how it is being such a KZfaq hero LML :-P I've been looking at LUMINOX for a short while now, and I love the toppest of tops of Diver's they have, but what a heavy price they are, and thinking about it, what am I paying for the most??? So keeping it realistic without being a show-off, the RECON is really the one that's about your needs... it's not a series you buy to impress those watchsheeps on TGV, this is a watch that's for those who know, it's certainly an elite side only, and bought to be used... I feel because it's fibre composite, it's that, that gives it a bad press, but those bad press it are all warped into micro-brands and have never laid eyes on one... also there's a few fakes out there, and I feel it's these that land on the wrong channels that give it the worse ride... The RECON would suit you, you'll see it as a proper outdoor watch, and it doesn't have a fancy Grylls logo on it... Never Give Up, well that's what the advert to the new GWG-2k mentions at the end, is their no originality anymore, so needs a Recon :-P A few other models from LUMINOX look a little fussy, or are playing with fire trying to make it look similar to other Swiss brands, but when they get it to their own, they can't be mistaken... another brand I enjoy is Victorinox, the one I have is very solid like my RECON and the finish is again tight, and it uses the RONDA movement :) Cheers for the feedback too, and cheers for the support also... and I know November is around the corner, so don't feel bad if it grows another inch that month, just saying it's not all about the hair, unless your partner has whiskers LML :-P

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman hahaha quality response sir, agree fully on tgv and those of that ilk, thanks for the sub - i'll make an effort to step up the quality now 😅😅 i've already been searchin for a recon at a decent price and will happily give you a name drop when i get it in for review 😎😎

@@thetimebombardier You're also welcome to use parts of my video review, if you need fillers in your review, and am happy to share that video on my community post on the channel too, just a little to boost your channel to give you a boost ;) Well I will look forward to what you think of it, you won't be disappointed that's for sure ;) Cheers!

LML LML glad that tickled you, I like how you've picked up on that very much... cheers buddy :))

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman Love your humor and subtle sarcasm. 😜🤘🏻

@@doctoruttley Thank you my friend... have always been a little cheeky, and if you're also quick witted, then you're getting me, not seeing it as being nasty :) Cheers!

LML LML I forgot I said that, cheers for reminding me :)))))

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman genius. I’m taking notes. May have to homage some of your lines. 😂

@@AvgJoeWatchReviews LML LML I've seen some of my ideas being used elsewhere, but to you my friend, you are very welcome :)))

It's a play on 'Bear Grylls' and thus the dancing bear on the flames was invented LML :-P So pleased it tickled you my friend... cheers for the support :)

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman Yeah I know that, the Bear Grylls watch.

LML... now I purposely have bought super heavy frying pans so the Mrs can't raise it higher than her hip LML :-P I was waiting for your comment, and I'm so pleased you liked my choice... I've really been wanting this look, and it ticks all my needs and desires... huge addictive fan of the gas tubes... now when is G-Shock adding them??? Thanks again and HaPpY Weekend my friend :))

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman I watched the video without reading the description. I hardly noticed, that it is a used watch. The look of the carbon hides small scratches. The glas and the back also look great. Also the gas tubes. Casio should say goodbye to the neo-display joke lume, and bring something better. Of course, that increases the price. But Casio sells millions of watches. They could offer good lume for less money. I hope so for the future.

@@MartinLuetzelberger These gas tubes are incredible, and CASIO would have such a market covered if they do... I mean the backlight is great, but unless you have a finger free or it has auto light, then you're in the dark, and the lume on G-Shock's is ok, but those gas tubes just make it so much more practical. I got a good deal on the watch, and the marks don't worry me, as I'm sure it'll get more... but you're right, if that was steel, it'll look proper wrecked hey... The carbon composite is really a material I'm enjoying more and more, now I'm getting more into why G-Shock have stepped in that direction, and having my GG-B100 really shows the lightness side... I can wear that Mudmaster for days without removing it, and that's the same for the LUMINOX! Cheers

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman I've never had a problem with the backlight on digital G-Shocks. I only meant the 3 minutes-lume on watches like my EFS-S510. The Casio website says: 'long-term illumination in the dark after only a short exposure to light'. If it's true, it can be written. But if it's not true, it cannot be written. They have to be honest about that. I rarely criticize Casio, but that really has to change.

@@MartinLuetzelberger I don’t know why CASIO aren’t using what some TIMEX Expedition watches have, with regards to having an option while pressing buttons the backlight remains lit, this would really make it easier to use at night... I’m sure the LED’s used today have less power consumption?

@Sigkim I see

Look at this website, it'll explain it simply... geographyfieldwork.com/WatchasCompass.htm cheers :)

Thank you my dear friend... have a grand weekend :))

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman Yesss! The same to you 🍀🍀🍀👋👋👋👑

Saludos amigo ... pero el precio no era caro en este LUMINOX, ya que lo compré usado ... era aproximadamente el precio de un G-Shock cuadrado :)) Realmente disfruto de este reloj, es realmente el mejor que tengo por la noche, siempre listo sin la necesidad de presionar botones o cargar el lume ... Estoy impresionado con la construcción de mi primera revisión en el LUMINOX, por eso puse mi dinero donde está mi boca, y compré uno :) ¡Salud!

It has a very short lead, but goes like the clappers with no control at all no matter how many treats I teased it with LML :-P Trying to get it to go along the box probably took 30 attempts, but nailed it with patience :)) iMDB is the bible of movies, but need to have Spielberg to have any chance and a few helicopters LML :-P Cheers for the support my friend as always :)

Wiggle wobbles and that's my pudding sorted LML :-P Cheers for passing my good friend :)

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman Nothing beats admiring a good pudding as the wobble strolls by, my friend. 😄 My pleasure and it is a nice watch you got. Congratulations! It just proves humans are as much in love with ticks as our four legged friends are. 😉

If I told you that I bought mine for £110 would that be a price under what you thought??? Just looking at another brand... KHS, looks like a mix of LUMINOX and TRACER??? My friend, it's all about what you prefer, am not into all the range from LUMINOX, and I was looking since I got the Bear version in for a review, but as I'm not into Bears, I wanted something that was more to the point, and found this RECON, but was no longer available, so flicking through eBay I landed myself this for £110, which to me was absolutely lovely... but have now seen a few selling new at £175, but from the USA for some reason. I read the mixed reviews too, I also read the mix reviews on my GG-B100 Mudmaster being it's terrible without solar! I need to get in touch with Watcho, have a few G-Shocks I want to review :))) Have a great start to the weekend my friend :))

@@WatchUP69MrRangeman Thank you for your reply and for your amazing videos. Have a great weekend too!

@@MrCarpen7er Always try and reply to all my comments my friend, and its always nice to see you on the channel, you've been a loyal supporter and appreciate that side very much :)) Cheers!