So what’s the verdict? The Luminox Pacific Diver Chronograph is perfect for you if you are someone who likes the functional look of a big watch, a busy dial, and tactile feature interfaces. I love setting this watch on my night stand and being able to see what time it is when I get up for the fifth time at night. The real magic happens when the lights go out and the tritium ampules fluoresce. Although the specs might suggest otherwise, I am happy to report that the Pacific Diver Chrono does not wear like a “wristburger”! A lot of that is due to the well-designed lugs that are compact and hug the case.ĭue to the fact that this watch wears a lot smaller than it is, wearing it in public doesn’t make me feel like I’m compensating for my little man syndrome. How does it wear? Awesome, actually! I have small wrists and this watch sits flat and comfortably all day. Typically, this is no big deal if you are paying less than $400, but when you’re forking out $795-plus I would hope for better. And unfortunately, the bezel on my example does not line up well with the dial. Perhaps adding a dash of red or white would have solved the problem. I also feel like the pip should have more contrast with the rest of the bezel as it takes me a second longer to find it. When you set the bezel anywhere on the lower half of the watch, the “05” reads like a “50”. The markings on the bezel are a real point of contention for me. This Luminox feels like a quality product on the wrist and all of the features are a pleasure to use. The chronograph pushers are tactile and make this watch a fidgeter’s dream come true. However, it does have a bit of back-play. Looking at the bezel, the forward action is great if you like a loud tactile ‘clack’ that can scare the neighbor’s cat. Otherwise, reading the time would be like playing “Where’s Waldo?”. The Luminox Pacific Diver Chronograph is priced at $795 on a black, white or colorful rubber strap and is $895 on the steel bracelet.ĭespite having three additional functions on the dial, the hands are broad and easy to see against the backdrop of the busy dial. It has all the features that you would expect from Luminox, like 200 meters of water resistance, a sapphire crystal, and a Ronda quartz movement. This one, the 44mm Luminox Pacific Diver Chronograph, is no exception. The Luminox ‘secret sauce’ has always been making large, rugged, watches with tritium markers.
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