G-shock versus Luminox?

I prefer a analog type watch because I need to count pulses or respirations. If I didn't do the kind of work that I do I would definitely prefer a digital watch. The luminox watch is oh so useful in darkened rooms too.
 
Have the Lumionox and have had G-Shocks. Casios are really, really tough but I prefer analogue. I have heard bad things about the Customer Service (or lack thereof) at Luminox; that's the only thing keeping me from getting another.
 
I have owned 3 Luminox, and 8 or 9 Casio watches. I like the Casio better, as they typically have more features, and (the G-Shocks) seem to be somewhat more "bang-proof" than the Luminox.
 
Marathon watches are the real deal in terms of issue military watches since Stocker & Yale are not in current production. The only thing that the Luminox watches have over the Marathon (or the Stocker & Yale watches) is the luminox's second hand is also illuminated. I'd love for Marathon to have an illuminated second hand, I'd buy them in an instant if they did.
Check http://www.countycomm.com/ for some genuine military watches!

Here is an overview of mostly genuine mil-spec watches:
http://www.countycomm.com/watches.htm

Even the vaunted, Stocker & Yale 660, a truly rare find is featured.

My dream watch would be a "frankenwatch" that used a case and bracelet from a luminox 3602, the face/dial from Stocker & Yale, AND a ETA 2824 automatic movement.

http://www.tripleaughtdesign.com/experimental.htm
This one comes close but they use an Ollech & Wajs case and bracelet.

If you don't mind non-traser type illumination this watch is an excellent buy
http://www.tripleaughtdesign.com/sub_diver.htm

Hey Dennis, can you tell that I did a little research on this one?
 
I prefer G-Shocks myself...

The big problem I have with the Luminox watches is that the face is not recessed in any way, so you stand a good chance of scratching or breaking the crystal. They should consider a raised bezel, which would go a long way to protecting the face.

Also, I have heard several reports of poor or mediocre customer service, on this forum and a few others.
 
Bought my first G-Shock (analog) a few months ago. Haven't worn it much - too bulky and the face is difficult to read. But certainly looks and feels tough and has received rave reviews about durability in this forum, althought the fact that it can probably withstand being run over by a tank isn't that important to me.

Bought a Luminox a few days later. Now wear the Luminox on a regular basis as my daily "running around" watch. Mostly because it's so easy to read in low light situations. Haven't needed their customer service yet, but have been following the complaints about them in this forum closely (which, if they're smart, is something they should be doing).
 
cockroach, which G-Shock model did you buy, and are you looking to sell it?

About Luminox customer service...they don't need to worry about it or improve, as long as people are buying the watches.

I have dropped my G-Shock of off the roof of a 5 story building and it's still going strong. In fact, I'm wearing it right now....

I guess what convinced my that the Luminox watches were not for me was the post about the crystal being broken by the elevator door. That's bad enough, but then Luminox customer service really screwed up on that one.
Also, the post about the hand falling off when the watch got dropped on concrete, and it not being covered under the warranty got to me.
 
I have owned several models of both watches. The G Shock is so much tougher it isn't a contest. I wear my Luminox when I am in town, but when I am in the woods I wear either a G-shock or my Casio Triple sensor. I am so un-impressed with Luminox's build quality, the crystal is too easy to scratch.
 
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