Reviews

Today's review is a bit unusual because although it's 1mm smaller than the newest Panerai, it's not a wristwatch; rather, it's the Luminox LWAC-B travel alarm clock. When Luminox USA contacted us recently, we perused their product line and were surprised to learn that they offer travel alarms, but if you think about it for a minute, the permanent glow is perfect for an alarm clock. Let's start with some specifications: Product LWAC-B, PVD aluminum, also available non-PVD as model LWAC. M..

There's a lot of innovation going on at Christopher Ward these days. They've just announced a mechanical chronograph and now a new mechanical diver, the Tri-Tech Diver Elite pictured at right. Available in yellow, blue or black dial, this PVD-based beauty sports: Sellita SW200 movement (a Swiss clone of the ETA 2824-2). Helium release valve for you saturation divers out there. PVD-coated stainless steel case. Tritium lights, dual color, on hands, indices, and bezel. (Pictures after th..

If you've ever wondered what sort of watch would suit military personnel, SWAT teams and police departments, then today's review of the Luminox EVO SEAL Colormark 3051 might be of interest. Let's start off with the specifications: Waterproof to 200m (660ft) Mineral crystal Non-screw-down, double-gasket crown Quartz movement with end-of-life indicator (second hand starts jumping when the battery is low) and date complication 45 month battery life 60 click ratcheting bezel 44mm wi..

If you're looking to put something a little different on your wrist, you owe it to yourself to consider a Ball. I came across Ball watches when I was looking for something distinctive and unique; something that combines the tradition of a good automatic movement with modern functionality; something that stands out without being ostentatious. The result was the Ball Engineer Master II Diver you see here. The best way to appreciate the Engineer Master II Diver is to consider its impressive l..

For way too long now, I've been lusting after a watch with H3 tritium vials. I've always been a sucker for things that glow in the dark (my first watch was the original Timex Indiglo, after all), and luminescence is a big part of why I collect dive watches. A friend of mine recently bought a Ball Fireman, and after being completely mesmerized by the little glowing glass tubes inside, I decided it was time to get serious about tritium. I looked at everything from Ball to Luminox, howev..