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So I’m contemplating a tritium tube watch and in my search I look at Ball, Marathon, etc and come across LumiNox. I have no idea if they make a good product or what their history is but I was hoping any owners of this watch could share how it wears? Specifically how the wide lugs at 22mm might wear on a 6.5 inch wrist. Thanks in advance!
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Kevin A
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San Diego, CA, USA
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6.50” / 16.51 cm
I don't own this, to get that out of the way. Odd that they don't say on their site, or at least I didn't see it, but looking it up I got an answer of a 46mm lug to lug. The wide lug width for the case size can be mitigated somewhat by a tapering strap swap. Personally in this price range, I like the steel navigator, but I'm a card carrying marathon nerd. The two are very different watches, so it's not exactly a substitute if you like this one. I'm inclined to say the size wouldn't be an issue, especially since it's a diver, which tend to feel a bit smaller than their case size to me.
I have a 42mm version and I think they make decent watches. I wouldn't pay full price for them. I got mine from Costco for $189 but it's comfortable to wear since they use a resin case and a rubber strap. So 22mm should feel fine on your wrists. Be careful how much you pay for one though.
What's the point of a tritium watch without the cool radioactivity warning symbol?
What's the point of a tritium watch without the cool radioactivity warning symbol?
It's my favorite method of maintaining legibility in the dark, but I'll admit I enjoy the little symbol too.
I’d get the marathon! I’ve seen a lot of qc issues with luminox! Some are fogging up from the factory and cs is horrible! If you must by one do urself a favor and get an all steel version!
I have a 42mm version and I think they make decent watches. I wouldn't pay full price for them. I got mine from Costco for $189 but it's comfortable to wear since they use a resin case and a rubber strap. So 22mm should feel fine on your wrists. Be careful how much you pay for one though.
Wow I better look elsewhere for that discount. Thanks for the heads up
I’d get the marathon! I’ve seen a lot of qc issues with luminox! Some are fogging up from the factory and cs is horrible! If you must by one do urself a favor and get an all steel version!
I’m interested in the msar on the steel bracelet but worries it’ll wear small. I have a zelos diver that is a 40mm but the dial is on the smaller end. Maybe the gsar at 41 is a good fit. Thanks!