Ball or Luminox

I just wanted to chime in again regarding Luminox quality and for my money they're just too fragile to justify the price.

I'd worn cheapy Pulsar's and Citizen's for years but my first Luminox got a scratched crystal in less than one year.
Luminox replaced it for $35 (they replaced the whole watch because they actually lost mine during the repair) and the new watch again has a scratched crystal.
 
these are disposable watches...
They're not made to stand the "test of time". Trit tubes only last about 10 years, and these watches are supposed to last one or two tours anyway... you damage them, get another one.

If you wanted a watch that lasted, buy a Rolex or Omega. Remember, this one was made by the lowest bidder.
 
The base model Luminox uses mineral crystal. The higher end ones use Sapphire crystals. I have yet to scratch my sapphire crystal Luminox. I think it is worth the extra $$$ to get one with a sapphire crystal.

I have sold a lot of Luminox and only had one come back for repair. I am not saying they are of Omega or Rolex quality but they arent bad.
 
Originally posted by shootist16
The base model Luminox uses mineral crystal. The higher end ones use Sapphire crystals. I have yet to scratch my sapphire crystal Luminox. I think it is worth the extra $$$ to get one with a sapphire crystal.
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They sure make a lot of base models then.
According to their website the Original series, the Steel series, the Captain's series, the Marine series, the Field Commander series, the Carbon Fiber series, the Titanium Sport series, and their dress series all use mineral crystals.
 
The information I have says that the steel seals, the stealth, the chronograph, and the ultimate field watch have sapphire cyrstals. We'll have to do some more research to make sure.

This site also says they have sapphire cystals:

http://www.luminox-watch.com/
 
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