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I have both luminox and G-shocks. I’d take the G-shock for what you need over the luminox.
They just feel better made.Looks like I’ll go gshock! Or… Now I have been looking at seikos. Pretty nice setups from what I see. Although not sure about anything with an automatic watch…
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since you’re looking outside the original brands mentioned, might as well check out citizen eco-drives while you’re at it. I’ve got a few of them and pretty much equate them the metal version of a gshock.I have a basic G-Shock and one of the original Navy SEAL Luminoxs. Both have spent much of their lives covered in mud, blood and crud. I can’t say that they have had to endure 200° – 300° temps, though.
My Luminox is about 20 years old … maybe a little older. I had to make a paracord band for it when the original broke. I’ve also replaced the case when one of the band tabs broke and the movement has been replaced.
My G-Shock is about 7 years old. Some of the buttons don’t work on the first … or second … or third try but I haven’t had to replace any parts.
I’d vote for G-Shock. Mine’s just turned 14 yrs.
Looking at your requirements, no watch is suitable for serious automotive work, especially big chunky watches. They catch on everything. Most days I have trouble getting my hands into the places they need to be and they aren’t large, wearing a watch would make it impossible.
Back in the days when under-bonnet (under-hood) access was easier, I went through two crystals on my Rolex before I learned that the ‘indestructible’ tag was just advertisers’ hype.Definetly a G-shock! I´ve had two Luminox watches and had problems with both. On my first the hands got misaligned somehow, so they couldn´t pass each other. On my second one the movement just died. No option but replace the movement. I spoke to my local watchrepairman and he said that the movement was really poor and mostly garbage. The price I paid to get a new movement (same Ronda) was 37USD (work included) tells the same tale.
On the other hand I´ve got about 15 G-shocks and have never had a problem with them…
I´m a nurseanestesist who works in an ambulance and have been wearing my G-6900 many years and it´s great!G-shock, people boil and freeze them in blocks of ice and they still come out working.
just don’t spray bug repellant on the resin. If you do a replacement resin band or case can be found
I have both and I like both, but I’d choose a G Shock which seem to have more options. Analog or digital.
G-shock, people boil and freeze them in blocks of ice and they still come out working.
just don’t spray bug repellant on the resin. If you do a replacement resin band or case can be found
Now you’ve got me curious. What happens?The resin shroud and band start melting, makes a mess a wearable mess but still a mess.
the good thing is replacements are easily found.The resin shroud and band start melting, makes a mess a wearable mess but still a mess.
the good thing is replacements are easily found.
Oh 😮One of the many cleaning products at work caused the back part of the resin strap on my G-shock to warp out of shape. It’s not a deal killer by any means and the battery has lasted a bloody long time and otherwise still looks great (I’m talking 10+ years on psych wards). My Lumi seems to get bashed and scratches on the lense really easily. It’s fairly flush with the bezel, and although a great looking watch, it really doesnt live up to the Black Ops badge.
One of the many cleaning products at work caused the back part of the resin strap on my G-shock to warp out of shape. It’s not a deal killer by any means and the battery has lasted a bloody long time and otherwise still looks great (I’m talking 10+ years on psych wards). My Lumi seems to get bashed and scratches on the lense really easily. It’s fairly flush with the bezel, and although a great looking watch, it really doesnt live up to the Black Ops badge.
G-Shocks are great watches. I will add that I will never go back to a battery powered watch again. All 3 of mine are Atomic-Solar. My “Dress” G-Shock was a present from my wife in 2001, still going strong!
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