Murph Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Do the hands really glow better/longer than, say a Citizen Diver? Anybody own one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Glow-in-the-dark seamen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowdiddley Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Well you heard the old navy saying that Seamen Glow in the dark.......... Watch it you wing nutt! Thats only when we take a nap on a special bird! I used to wear one Murph, I replaced my Seiko divers watch with one when I went into the Navy and it would absolutely outlast the Seiko, can't speak for the Citizen's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vourot Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Yup, they are filled with Tritium. Supposed to be good for 25 years.They always glow so they don't need exposure to light. The one I have is the " F-117 Nighthawk " version. It's my everyday work watch. I think they are also sold under the "Traser" brand as well. Good rubber strap on it too, just wash it under the tap if it gets grungy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted December 13, 2010 Author Share Posted December 13, 2010 Yup, they are filled with Tritium. Supposed to be good for 25 years.They always glow so they don't need exposure to light. The one I have is the " F-117 Nighthawk " version. It's my everyday work watch. I think they are also sold under the "Traser" brand as well. Good rubber strap on it too, just wash it under the tap if it gets grungy. I'm not finding any local, just online. I hate to order stuff without being able to hold it first, ya know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 That watch gets glowing reviews......And it's about time......I wouldn't hesitate to get one in a minute......or one second hand.......that's crystal clear....Anyone who wants one ?? More hour to them..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Never understood why a Navy Seal or any covert operations type guy would want to put a glowing object on his arm.. on a dark night a sniper can spot a glowing cigarette a half a mile away...with night vision gear those watches must look like the Vegas strip. I understand why diver would want to see a time piece under water, but.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowdiddley Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Never understood why a Navy Seal or any covert operations type guy would want to put a glowing object on his arm.. on a dark night a sniper can spot a glowing cigarette a half a mile away...with night vision gear those watches must look like the Vegas strip. I understand why diver would want to see a time piece under water, but.... There's a neoprene sleeve that the watch goes in and it has a cover that velcro's over the watch face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 There's a neoprene sleeve that the watch goes in and it has a cover that velcro's over the watch face. That's great while you wear neoprene. I'm just thinking of a water warrior coming out of the surf, covering his face with black goo, camo up the ying yang and wearing a glowing watch on his wrist. Navy seals have carried out missions in Iraq, being dropped in behind lines by choppers, I have not been to Iraq, but my two Marine nephews have, neoprene is not the uniform of choice when it's 130 degrees. Of course one could cover the watch with a velcro patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markerdown Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I got one. It replaced a seiko classic divers watch that I bought in the early 80's. The luminox is feather light compared to the seiko. The face is lit up nicely. I doubt the sniper remark is valid, it's not that bright. It's good enough to see during a night dive with your wrist turned in front of your face so you could see it. It's an excellent dive watch. Just my .02. I haven't been shot yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I know they are very well made top notch watches... no doubt for 99.999% of those who wear them snipers are not a issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted December 16, 2010 Author Share Posted December 16, 2010 for 99.999% of those who wear them snipers are not a issue. I don't like those odds...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Possibly the "Pre-War" vesions were more luminous. They had more U238 in the paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinner 13 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I know they are very well made top notch watches... no doubt for 99.999% of those who wear them snipers are not a issue. And if they are that's why they make those nifty nylon straps with covers on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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