Customer Reviews

Luminox Men's 8401 Black Ops Watch

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

I bought the watch from amazon and got a really smokin' price on it. I was pretty excited when I got it. Heavy, sharp looking, and well made. The very first day I wore it though, I noticed one of the tritium markers on #2 and part of the one on #1 were sitting crooked in the hole they are mounted in. I tapped on the bezel and the marker on #1 settled back in place, but the one on #2 was still sitting drastically crooked in the mount. I was worried about it falling out, because of previous reviews on these watches so I called and sent it back to Luminox. The guy was very nice the first time I called, but was all but impossible to get on the phone after that. It took almost a month just to pull another one off the shelf, give it a quick look over and return the replacement to me. The replacement watch seems to be fine. I'm am extremely pleased with the look and feel of the watch, but I am having some question about the quality control and durability over the long haul for the money. I think for a supposed swiss made watch they need better quality control and they damn sure need better, or at least more accessible, customer service reps. If the watch will hold up and be durable it is worth 5 stars, but it was a little rocky getting started with it.

JV

This is a great solid watch. It is fairly big, but comfortable. Visibility is great during the day and especially at night. The Tritium is extremely bright. Once your eyes are adjusted to the dark, the illumination is extremely bright to the point that the watch has a sort of radioactive glow.

The only downfall is the illumination on the bezel is traditional illumination paint, not tritium. So it fades quickly. Not sure why Luminox left this feature out.

Accuracy - I synced it with an atomic clock and a week later only lagged 1 second behind. So it will keep accurate time for many months before needing adjustment.

Otherwise a great watch. I haven't put it to the test in regards to durability.

A very tough and dependable watch. The tritium glows nicely but not too bright, as some tritium watches do. This is the most accurate watch I have owned (loss of about 1 second in 45 days). Have been deployed in Afghanistan for about 6 months and this watch has taken a beating. Only one scratch on the dial window so far. Have heard good and bad stories about Luminox, but I have nothing bad to say about this watch, I highly recommend it.

This watch is rugged. Bought a Zulu 2-Ring strap to replace original strap. Tritium vials help keep time in the dark!!

I have two of the Luminox Ops Watches. They are good watches for general physical activity, including swimming. However, if you plan to scuba dive with these watches, please be aware that some moisture will enter within the watch. The watch and crystal will fill up with just enough moisture where one is unable to see the time. It takes about 2-4 days for the watch to dry out...the watch continues to keep its time. Both of my Luminox Ops watches experience this problem when diving at depths even though Luminox claims this is a water resistant watch at depths of 200 meters.
When I inquired about this problem with a registered Luminox service center, they knew about the problem and suggested that I purchase the more expensive model where the complete backside of the watch screws together like a bezel. They're explanation continued to describe the Luminox Ops back side is only attached with 4 small screws and this design is prone to leak when the watch is under pressure. The service center suggested that I work directly with Luminox regarding this problem. This process of working with Luminox, returning watches directly to the company has been a long and difficult process....they are not an easy company to work with! Luminox knows there is a design flaw with the Ops watch. After repairs, I continued to have the very same problem. Now, I take off my Luminox watch when entering the water.

I like the watch , it could have been more rugged ,the mineral crystal scratches pretty quickly ,the rubber band needed replacing ,the second hand just fell off and locked up the watch movement.I have had it since June 15, 2007 thats 2 years and 8 months , authorized service center has to replace second hand it will cost $109.95 to fix it.Its not so bullet proof .I work in an office.

I had an earlier model Luminox I used a lot, especially when I was diving. I let a local jeweler change the battery and they messed it up. I had been looking for another one and really liked this one when I saw it at Bass Pro Shops. They wanted way too much for it, but found a really good deal on Amazon.

This is a great watch. I have always worn large heavy dive style watches and this one is a perfect fit. If it does not have the weight, I feel like I am missing something on my arm. (Many of the other Luminox watches are not made of steel and weigh virtually nothing which could be good for you, but not my style). Of course the best thing about this watch is the self illumination. Very bright in the dark. So far so good.

FYI - I got a great deal on it. $100 less than many of the other discount sellers and Ebay. Just have to watch for the price to go down. Which it did for a couple of days and then back up $100.

Great watch, glows 24 hours a day if you drift into dark areas.
Easy to read, awesome face. Really like it. I've had G-shocks, TAG Heuers
and such, but I've never had one come with a watchband so large.
The band that luminox supplies is very large.
I guess it's made to be worn over your wet suit, but
I had to use the last notch or two otherwise it
wouldn't stay put and I'm 6'2" 200lbs.
Other than that, very satisfied.

Shipped next day and arrived in great condition! As for the watch, I had a Tag Heuer Formula 1 that I have been wearing before the Luminox 8400 and have to say that this is a better watch at a better price!