How's Seiko's Lumibrite? Help with Decision!

[Darkcobra]

How\'s Seiko\'s Lumibrite? Help with Decision!

I'm now debating on a Seiko Titanium SNA139 or a Luminox Marine. Can anyone give information to help me make my final decision? I like the titanium on the Seiko and its price of $205 shipped. Also what do you think of Seiko's Lumibrite?

Edited to change Luminox model.
Edited narrowed decision down to two watches.

 

[ewick]

Re: How\'s Seiko\'s Lumibrite? Help with Decision!

I've got a Seiko Macchina Sportiva, which if I'm not mistaken has the Lumibrite on the hands/markers. If it is in fact Lumibrite, then I highly reccomend! It is hands down the best non-tritium GITD source I've seen on a watch. Super bright after charging, and continues to glow for a very long time. I can't give exact times; I've never done a "runtime test", but I doubt very seriously that you'd be disappointed.

 

[Darkcobra]

Re: How\'s Seiko\'s Lumibrite? Help with Decision!

Thanks ewick! Glad to hear that Lumibrite is not a disappointment. . . Rack one point for the Seiko /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif

 

[ewick]

Re: How\'s Seiko\'s Lumibrite? Help with Decision!

Darkcobra,

You're welcome! FYI, my watch does have the Lumibrite. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't passing off bad information.

http://www.watchexchange.com/macchina.html

 

[gadgetnut]

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Darkcobra, if you've never seen the Luminox "in person", I highly recommend you try to before you make a decision. When I was shopping around for my Luminox Marine, I was only ever able to see pictures of it on-line. When I finally got it, I was blown away. It looks 100 times nicer than the pictures represent. I own a $300 Citizen Titanium that isn't half as nice as my $179 Luminox. I mean, not only are the tritium markers very bright (and cool as heck), but the watch movement itself is very high quality. The case and band look great and have a really nice fit and finish. I'd recommend a Luminox to anyone. Hope this helps a little.

 

[Darkcobra]

Re: How\'s Seiko\'s Lumibrite? Help with Decision!

"Hope this helps a little"

You just made that much more difficult! Uggghhh /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif
I've seen the Luminox Marine in person and I do like the tritium markers, $179 is a great price too! I liked the Seiko because it was titanium, I've got to figure out if I really like titanium that much? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thinking.gif

 

[gadgetnut]

Re: How\'s Seiko\'s Lumibrite? Help with Decision!

LOL...sorry about that. Yeah, Titanium is nice. My Titanium Citizen is supper thin and light. After a while though, I got a little bored with the dark grey look of it. That's just personal taste I guess. I thought I'd mind the heavier stainless steel, but I really don't at all.

 

[Darkcobra]

Re: How\'s Seiko\'s Lumibrite? Help with Decision!

The weight kind of bothers me a little.
I'm currently wearing a Wenger with a Plastic/Rubber band, so its pretty light. . .
I just happenend to look at Costco's deal on Chase Durer Bomber Command watch and it weighed in at over 6 ounces.
gadetnut - thanks for posting in here as I'm ready to make my watch purchase today and your info is really helping me out! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/buttrock.gif

 

[gadgetnut]

Re: How\'s Seiko\'s Lumibrite? Help with Decision!

Let me know what your final decision is after you make it!

 

[Darkcobra]

Re: How\'s Seiko\'s Lumibrite? Help with Decision!

Well. . . . I went titanium. . .
I ordered the Seiko Titanium SNA139.
I thought I wanted Luminox all this time, but I guess that titanium just kept popping back into my head. I guess Luminox will have to hold off for a while.
Thanks for the information everyone.

 

[bigcozy]

Re: How\'s Seiko\'s Lumibrite? Help with Decision!

The Seiko is probably the better watch in terms of make and durability, but that said, I have a Luminox on my wrist. They aren't as tough (in my experience, I have owned several) as some people think, but the trasers are hard to beat, and you get used to them. The Marine is a very good looking watch, will work with casual or dress clothing. It is hard to switch from a light to a heavy watch, but you can adapt. The first time I bought a higher end auto watch I didn't like the weight, but I thought it was cool that I knew it was made from heavy duty steel, and I got used to it. If you watch different forums, you can pick up a good deal, I bought my Marine for $100 and it looked new.

You really can't go wrong either way.

 

[Darkcobra]

Re: How\'s Seiko\'s Lumibrite? Help with Decision!

I think I'll surf around on E-bay and try to pick up a Marine that someone thinks is too tactical or something.
I still like both watches and I can't go by the CPF motto of "get them both" with Christmas and racked up credit card bills around the corner. Like I said, hopefully I can get lucky also and find a good deal on a Luminox in the near future.

 

[flownosaj]

Re: How\'s Seiko\'s Lumibrite? Help with Decision!

I know you just bought the Seiko, but did you consider the Luminox titanium model? Can be found around $285....

-Jason

 

[gadgetnut]

Re: How\'s Seiko\'s Lumibrite? Help with Decision!

[ QUOTE ]
flownosaj said:
I know you just bought the Seiko, but did you consider the Luminox titanium model? Can be found around $285....

-Jason

[/ QUOTE ]I was going to say that too...oh well.
Darkcobra, I'm sure you're going to love the Seiko. Do you have a pic or a link to one?

 

[gadgetnut]

Re: How\'s Seiko\'s Lumibrite? Help with Decision!

[ QUOTE ]
bigcozy said:
...The Marine is a very good looking watch, will work with casual or dress clothing...

[/ QUOTE ]That's exactly why I like that one. I wear a dress shirt and tie to the office, so I didn't really want a black, tactical watch (even though I think they look cool). Like you said, the Marine stainless looks great even with a suit and tie, but not too flashy for camping in jeans and a T-shirt.

 

[keithhr]

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I bought the same watch as Jason, the Luminox marine titatium watch, very nice, very bright without charging. I'm really curious as to how long charged luminova actually stays bright.

 

[Darkcobra]

Re: How\'s Seiko\'s Lumibrite? Help with Decision!

Here's a link to the Seiko - http://store.yahoo.com/bluedial/sna139.html
$285 for a titanium Luminox! Wow I didn't see that one? Oh well, my wife would have killed me anyways if I told her that I spent $85 over my budget for a watch /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/whoopin.gif

 

[vcal]

Re: How\'s Seiko\'s Lumibrite? Help with Decision!

[ QUOTE ]
Darkcobra said:Here's a link to the Seiko - http://store.yahoo.com/bluedial/sna139.html$285 for a titanium Luminox! Wow I didn't see that one? Oh well, my wife would have killed me anyways if I told her that I spent $85 over my budget for a watch /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/whoopin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]OOOOOOOooooooh! I like that Seiko! I want one. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gifDoes any body know whether it has a quartz movement, or mechanical?

 

[gadgetnut]

Re: How\'s Seiko\'s Lumibrite? Help with Decision!

[ QUOTE ]
Darkcobra said:
Here's a link to the Seiko - http://store.yahoo.com/bluedial/sna139.html
..Oh well, my wife would have killed me anyways if I told her that I spent $85 over my budget for a watch /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/whoopin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]Hey, I like that Seiko. Very sharp looking.
Believe me, I understand keeping the wife happy. What I did while I was waiting to order my Luminox, was to take her with me into jewelry stores to look at other watches. Once she saw that the average Seiko or Citizen was $250 to $350, the Luminox for $179 looked like a bargain to her! (which it really was)

 

[Darkcobra]

Re: How\'s Seiko\'s Lumibrite? Help with Decision!

I can't seem to find it now, but I am almost certain that it has a quartz movement, I'll keep searching as to where I read it. . .
Thanks for the comments, makes me feel better as I still want a Luminox /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/broke.gif