Luminox Men's 3001 Original Navy SEAL Dive Watch | 
 enlarge | Brand: Luminox
Category: Watch
List Price: $275.00
Buy New: $155.00
as of 9/8/2010 03:13:27 EDT details
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New (18) Used (2) from $149.99
Rating:  59 reviews
Sales Rank: 409
Country: Denmark
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Band Material: Polyurethane
Bezel Material: polyurethane
Case Diameter: 43
Case Material: polyurethane
Case Thickness: 23
Clasp: buckle-clasp-with-safety
Dial Color: black
Dial Window Material Type: Mineral
Watch Movement Type: swiss-quartz
Water Resistance Depth: 660
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 3.3 x 2.2
MPN: 3001
Model: 3001
UPC: 146003198082
EAN: 0746469300113
ASIN: B000F1OGWW
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Precise Swiss-Quartz movement | | • | Mineral crystal | | • | Case diameter: 43 mm | | • | Polyurethane case; Black dial; Date function | | • | Water-resistant to 660 feet (200 M) |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Prized for its durability and unique illumination system, the Luminox Original Navy SEAL Series 1 stainless steel men's watch exudes confidence and power whenever it's worn. Thanks to 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. It's also water resistant to 200 meters (20 ATM, 660 feet), which is suitable for recreational scuba diving. The large, black-plated stainless steel watch case--measuring 1.7 inches wide and 0.4 inches thick--is topped by a ratcheting, unidirectional rotating bezel with engraved 5-minute Arabic numerals in white and coin-edged detailing for an improved grip. The black dial face is accented by white Arabic numeral markers, large white baton hands (with seconds hand), and a date function at 3 o'clock. It's completed by a comfortable polyurethane (PU) diver's strap in black. Other features include a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, multi-jeweled Swiss quartz watch movement, double gasket crown, and 4-year battery life. It's backed by a 1-year Luminox warranty. Luminox Self-Powered Illumination System
Each Luminox watch employs tiny self-powered micro gas lights (borosilicate glass capsules), which are firmly embedded in the hands and the hour indicators on the watch face (as well as on the turning ring of diver's watches). Luminox watches need no external light source to "charge" the paint on the dial or hands in order to glow as do conventional luminous watches, nor do they require a push of a button to light the dial as do electro luminescent watches. About Luminox
Luminox combines the finest tradition and precision of Swiss watchmaking with the durability demanded by US armed forces and the latest innovations in timepiece technology. The company pioneered the development of small, individual luminescent tracer lamps and was contacted by the U.S. Navy SEAL teams to build a dive watch for their use on night missions. After their popularity in the Navy grew, the Air Force asked Luminox to develop a watch specifically for F-117 Nighthawk Stealth pilots.
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 DO NOT USE THIS RETAILER - Arrived Damaged and Dead August 17, 2010
SaintsFan
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was incredibly excited to find this watch for this price. I had already tried one on and knew the product would be of excellent quality, if it arrived in the condition it was supposed to. I first noticed a large green tag on the product which stated that the watch could not be returned if it was removed. Obviously this raised suspicion as it implied that the company anticipated a lot of returns. Watching the action of the watch, it continuously stalled and would not keep accurate time, indicating a near-dead battery. In examining the back of the watch, there was a large dent in the carbon casing in the back of the watch body. I am immediately sending this back and buying from a better retailer.
broke twice in 2 years August 10, 2010
cschmidt
bought as a gift for $200. It failed the first time after 18 months and Luminox fixed it. Now it failed again 12 months later and Luminox will not fix under warranty. I believe they damaged the internal seal when repaired last time. They offered to replace it at $200 - when it has a street price of $150 or less.
My last $25 casio digital watch lasted 5 years with no problems. Would not buy Luminox again.
Luminox Should be closed down for fraud July 29, 2010
Francis Drebin (Anytown, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Luminox makes money by advertising their watches as being tough, as being used by Navy Seals, and as being a quality product.
My 3000 series had the crystal break while fishing in alaska. I am not talking about Deadliest Catch abuse, I am talking fishing with a rod and reel for salmon. A very little bump on the side of the boat and a nice break across the face of the watch. To be honest, this did not bother me that much. I assumed that my watch, 3 months old, would be taken care of by Luminox. To my surprise, Luminox denied the claim and charged me $130 to replace the crystal. What was even more absurd than their price was that it took 3 months for them to ship my watch back to me. This is not some random repair shop, this was the Luminox Customer Service Center.
After getting my watch back, it lasted another 4 months and the bezel broke. Of course, this was not covered under warranty and after $60 and 5 weeks at Luminox Customer Service Center, my watch arrives with a different bezel than the original bezel. After calling the Service Center, I have to send my watch back so they can replace the incorrect bezel with the original model. I ship the watch back, at my expense, and it takes them 3 weeks to call me back and tell me the original bezel is no longer available.
I finally get my watch back, a few weeks pass, and I take the kids to the pool to hang out and get some sun. After swimming for about an hour, I look at my watch and notice that the crystal has fogged up and I cannot read the watch. My guess would be that Luminox, after opening my watch 3 different times has messed up the waterproofing of the watch. After calling their customer service center, guess what? You betcha, since the watched was opened due to a non-warranty issue, they will not repair it for free. So the bottom line is the LUMINOX SERVICE CENTER will not even warranty their own work.
For a company that promotes their watch as tough, it is anything but and the company itself borders on being criminal in their enforcement of their own warranty and service.
I have since bought a G-shock that I has lasted for 3 years without even having to have the band replaced, much less a crystal or bezel.
 Solid watch for the money July 17, 2010
Sven B.S. Jorgensen (Where the living is easy)
I've had this watch for almost five months and it has not left my wrist except when necessary to de-FOD myself. Overall, I am pleased. This watch has withstood diving excursions, frequent and extended periods in salt water, and sand.
So far, I have not encountered any of the problems of the other reviewers; no wearing of the numbers on the outer bezzle, no cracked crystal, and no problem with the luminescent vials. I think those who've experienced cracked crystal are confusing this model with the 3050/60's because this model has a much smaller crystal in comparison. I've accidentally rested my body weight on it while doing planks on pavement, and that only yielded a scratch.
The Tritium vials are extremely bright and are the real novelty of the watch.
The SEAL name is just a marketing ploy, any consumer should take it with a grain of salt... A watch costing $180 won't be indestructible and won't last forever without proper care. The manual does warn that the water proof nature of the watch is achieved by rubber seals (o-rings) and that they will degrade when exposed to alcohols (think shampoo ingredients) and naturally over time.
I've replaced the the rubber wrist band with a nylon band for added durability. Admittedly, the rubber ones seem cheap.
Conclusion: If you're looking to spend up to $200 for a basic, water-proofed analog watch I would recommend it. If you want something that will withstand a nuclear explosion and skull crushing depths, consider the Hamilton Below Zero. For the money, this watch is very capable if you take reasonable care of it.
 Wonderful watch! July 10, 2010
2BabyGirls4Us (California)
My wife purchased this watch for me for my birthday in 2006, shortly after getting stationed in Guam at a Mobile Security Squadron (I'm in the Navy). I have never used it for diving, as I have a Seiko classic diver to pull those duties, but this watch has served me well through 3 deployments and numerous field ops and exercises. The numbers on the bezel have started wearing off, though they are still legible, and I replaced the cheapy-feeling rubber strap with a maratec nylon strap, but this watch has never let me down. The only maintenance has been a battery change. I would definitely buy it again.
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