>>> BlackFriday Luminox Field 42mm 1827 Ivory Dial Brown Leather Mens Watch
Product Features
- Quartz movement
- Case diameter: 42 mm
- Stainless steel case
- Scratch resistant synthetic sapphire
- Water-resistant to 660 feet (200 M)
I spent a considerable amount of time studying watches before making a purchase because I really knew nothing about them. I discovered that up to a certain rather lofty price point (two or three grand or even more) many watches use the same exact movements with the main differences in the watch being the style and execution. Oh and the brand name. That'll jack up the price irrespective of the inherent quality. So after all was said and done (and after realizing that what I really wanted was a Zenith "El Primero" -- oh yeah!) I was at least able to come up with a criteria for a watch that I might be able to afford.
I did not want to spend more than $1000. I wanted a relatively clean uncluttered face. So many watches are so busy looking that you cannot simply glance at them and tell the time! The watch had to be Swiss made. Whether it was a quartz or mechanical movement mattered not to me since both have their + and - aspects. It also had to have a sapphire crystal and be able to withstand constant immersion in the ocean since I live in Hawaii. And I came to want a watch with tritium markers after realizing that a watch that you can't see in all lighting conditions is pretty worthless and that even "superluminova" only lasts for so long.
When all was said and done I settled on this watch. I uploaded a few pics so as you can see I changed the stock brown leather band to a black silicone sport watchband by Toscana that has a Rolex "Oyster" style design and an extra heavy-duty 6.00mm thick band. I think it matches up with the black markers on the face quite nicely and the thickness goes well with this rather thick timepiece.
As to the watch itself it is really an eye catcher. I think it's the best looking watch Luminox makes hands down. I looked at so many straight ahead dive watches from different makers. I came to hate the sameness in all of their looks. Perhaps functional but kinda ugly. And many dressier-style watches were simply unsuitable for the kind of use/abuse to which I will subject a watch. This Luminox fits the bill for me in all respects especially with its 200m water resistance. It has a screw-down crown which is essential for real ocean use. And its 200m rating should be sufficient for swimming snorkeling bodyboarding etc. Plus it's nice and big but not too big and the numbers are easy to see at a glance.
This is a bargain at the price. I recommend it.
