- Precise Swiss-Quartz movement
- Antireflective-sapphire crystal
- Case diameter: 44 mm
- Stainless-steel case; Black dial; Date function
- Water-resistant to 660 feet (200 M)
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Be prepared to tackle any task with durable, stylish Luminox Ultimate Navy SEAL Dive Chronograph Watch for men, which features the vaunted Luminox self-powered illumination system. This watch’s hands and dial markers glow 100 times brighter than other luminous watches and will provide continuous illumination for more than 25 years. The watch’s three subdials track elapsed minutes, seconds, and tenths of a second. It is water resistant to 200 meters (20 AT… More >>
#1 by DGS on April 10, 2010 - 12:25 pm
I have had this watch seven years and the battery replaced twice. There have been two different authorized service centers listed on the Luminox website and it is a costly & timely endeavor to have the battery replaced properly. The watch needs to be packaged and shipped with insurance to the service center. Typically there is a two week turn around.
I suspect the battery could be replaced elsewhere, but the pressure checking and other cleaning the service center performs might not get done properly at the local watch store.
So, great watch, lighted numbers and hands continue to be bright, the date is hard to read and it is heavy. But, overall I am satisfied with this watch and would recommend it. The battery replacement is my only complaint.
Rating: 4 / 5
#2 by actualparamedic on April 10, 2010 - 2:47 pm
I work as a flight paramedic and bought it specifically for use in that role after looking only at other Luminox watches. I’m a big guy and wear a size 14 ring, but be advised…the 8102 is HEAVY and THICK and WIDE.
Once you get over that, it’s comfortable and functional. The hands and numbers are easy to read, the face is crisp and well-arranged and I’m impressed with the clarity of the sapphire scratch-resistant crystal. The stainless case, band and clasp are well crafted and fit solidly on my wrist. The crown and function buttons are easy to access and utilize. The chrono and elapsed time functions are easy to activate and reset. The bezel moves easily but requires an appropriate amount of effort. The knurling of the stainless band links gives the watch an interesting appearance, yet doesn’t exclude it from use as an everyday timepiece.
The watch has not gained or lost any time by my estimation so far.
The tritium luminous feature was one of the reasons I bought the watch: it works as promised but is not quite as bright as I thought it would be even in absolute darkness. The date window is small…my eyesight is excellent and I have to strain a little to see the date at times. Also, the battery life is listed as either 18 months or 36 months — I guess we’ll find out at one point or another.
This watch is an excellent buy if you compare listings and wait for a good price like I did. This timepiece is put together well, and so far has stood up to the abuse of my demanding work environment while looking good and functioning as promised. I look forward to years of service from my Luminox 8102.
Rating: 4 / 5