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Poncy sounding guy, but good video of the watch. Looks polished.

He grates on me, but I'll probably buy the watch in spite of that.
 
Victorinox Airboss Mach 4 or Mach 7 - $299

If you're asking, I prefer the one without the sub-dial.

Have you used massdrop? I've never but have been curious.
 
If you're asking, I prefer the one without the sub-dial.

Have you used massdrop? I've never but have been curious.
Sadly I use them quite a bit. Lol

The cheapest I found one anywhere else is 399
 
To add a little perspective, the Unitas 6497 movt is $186 or so and the movt is about $200, plus or minus. They are good watches, I've repaired a few.
 
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Well watch guys I have a question. I have a hankering for a casual watch with tritium. Is a Luminox worth buying or should I wait until the budget is bigger and get something else?
 
I've had several Luminox watches and they have been pretty good. Only issues I had was with one of the cheaper navy seal watches. It was one of the plastic cased ones. Watched stopped working just out of warranty and Luminox wouldn't do anything with it. Wouldn't even repair at my expense. I have several other stainless ones and they have been great.
 
If you're asking, I prefer the one without the sub-dial.

Have you used massdrop? I've never but have been curious.
I like them a lot. Got in on the SKX007 deal that sold out in <24hr about 2wks ago. Bought a handful of backpacking items on there.
The classic "quality, cheap, fast; pick 2" they're not fast.
 
Hhmmmm? I was thinking cheap. Or I could just a better built watch without the tritium I guess. Now that I am wearing a watch regularly I want something that I can abuse a little if need be. Looked at all the Casio's but nothing in their lines gets me excited. Maybe I'll just a quartz pilot watch similar to my MKII.
 
Is it ok to have Tritium that close to your body for that long of a time? Not to sound like a worry wort or something...but it is radioactive.
 
Luminox is a good choice. I've repaired a number of them, I think they're good watches. That said. I'd pick one of the mechanical Victorinox ones in the previous post.
 
Hhmmmm? I was thinking cheap. Or I could just a better built watch without the tritium I guess. Now that I am wearing a watch regularly I want something that I can abuse a little if need be. Looked at all the Casio's but nothing in their lines gets me excited. Maybe I'll just a quartz pilot watch similar to my MKII.
When you say cheap, do you mean $50 or $250?
 
Is it ok to have Tritium that close to your body for that long of a time? Not to sound like a worry wort or something...but it is radioactive.

Good question. The watches have been out a long time. Haven't heard of any problems with people dying off, but I guess you don't know until it is too late. Maybe the massive watch industry is covering up millions of deaths? :p
 
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Luminox is a good choice. I've repaired a number of them, I think they're good watches. That said. I'd pick one of the mechanical Victorinox ones in the previous post.

This won't be an everyday wear item so I was thinking quartz would be a good way to go. Although a solar or eco drive would work as well I guess.
 
Is it ok to have Tritium that close to your body for that long of a time? Not to sound like a worry wort or something...but it is radioactive.

Just don't eat it and you will be fine. The face of the watch is enough to block the radiation from the tritium.
 
Is it ok to have Tritium that close to your body for that long of a time? Not to sound like a worry wort or something...but it is radioactive.

See http://www.physics.isu.edu/radinf/tritium.htm . Some interesting specifics on firearm night sights as well as more general info.

Eating your night sight might give you about 2 years worth of background exposure. Tritium is a low energy beta emitter (a 'Greek' way of saying an electron in the case of tritium's emission). One's skin is an effective barrier. Inhalation and ingestion are not recommended so BBQ'ing one's watch or night sights is discouraged (to be more serious, caution would be indicated opening a box of crushed or burned tritium sources).
 
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See http://www.physics.isu.edu/radinf/tritium.htm . Some interesting specifics on firearm night sights as well as more general info.

Eating your night sight might give you about 2 years worth of background exposure. Tritium is a low energy beta emitter (a 'Greek' way of saying an electron in the case of tritium's emission). One's skin is an effective barrier. Inhalation and ingestion are not recommended so BBQ'ing one's watch or night sights is discouraged (to be more serious, caution would be indicated opening a box of crushed or burned tritium sources).
http://ask.metafilter.com/240068/Where-did-all-the-radium-watches-go

And it looks like even the older, more dangerous radium watches aren't too bad for you, as long as there's a glass face. <===not an expert :p
 
Traded a video game and 40 bucks for a Apple Watch gen 1. Never wore watches before

I just purchased an Apple Watch Series 1 for my out-of-state mother (TX) who is suffering from serious mobility restriction (foot surgery; needs knee replacement). In any case, with the "smart watch" she can essentially carry a phone on her person so that she can quickly call a neighbor (or voice text) or nearby relative for assistance that would not rise to the level of "med alert" or such. This way, she doesn't have to worry about keeping track of her smart phone - the watch is attached.

Somewhat ironic given I still carry a flip phone.
 
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Here are mine. Left to right: Chase-Durer Wing Commander, Seiko SNKK65 , Citizen AT0-200, Seiko SNK803.

I've had the first one for about 14 years. I used to use the slide-rule bezel...then noticed that it wasn't very accurate (the scales did not line up all the way around). Nowadays the bezel is frozen. Plus, 52-year-old eyes can't read the darn scale... :( It rarely gets worn, and I will probably get rid of it. I bought it when I didn't know much about watches. The next one is my dress watch; it didn't cost too much. I bought an inexpensive black leather strap and took the cheapish metal band off. The Citizen is a great watch; that Eco-drive just goes. I can wear it for work or everyday. The last Seiko I got on sale for $43, and took the canvas strap off after a while and put that leather one on. It's my work watch, and I can wear it for business casual too. I like its simplicity. Truth be told, I could get away with just two of these: the "dress" Seiko and either the Citizen or the other Seiko.
 
image.jpeg Just got my first automatic, SKX007, a Massdrop deal that I couldn't pass up. It's on a NATO strap until my super oyster bracelet arrives tomorrow.
I have small wrists and really prefer a 40-42mm watch but this 46mm really does wear much smaller, feels like my 42's.
 
View attachment 12018 Just got my first automatic, SKX007, a Massdrop deal that I couldn't pass up. It's on a NATO strap until my super oyster bracelet arrives tomorrow.
I have small wrists and really prefer a 40-42mm watch but this 46mm really does wear much smaller, feels like my 42's.
That is a great looking watch! I've had this similar Tag for several years and have worn it pretty much everyday for the last couple years. I have several other watches but keep coming back to this one.
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View attachment 12018 Just got my first automatic, SKX007, a Massdrop deal that I couldn't pass up. It's on a NATO strap until my super oyster bracelet arrives tomorrow.
I have small wrists and really prefer a 40-42mm watch but this 46mm really does wear much smaller, feels like my 42's.

I was a bit upset I missed out on that one. Didn't see it till after it ended. Dammit
 
I read the first page then saw it was 6 pages. My gshock died. Id like another. It lasted three tours in iraq on my brothers wrist he gave it to me after it was six years old. I had it for one year and it finally crapped out.
 
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