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Watch Review: Lum-Tec Combat B4

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Posted: Sat Apr 30th, 2011 07:04 pm

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Name of Reviewer: Marc (aka Spaceview)

Watch Being Reviewed: Lum-Tec Combat B4

Company Info:

Name: Lum-Tec, LLC

Website: http://www.lum-tec.com/

About the company: http://www.lum-tec.com/about-lumtec/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lumtecllc

Main Email: info@lum-tec.com
Sales Email: bes@lum-tec.com
Service Email: service@lum-tec.com
Yahoo IM: wis913
Phone: 1-877-2-LUM-TEC

Wiegand Custom Watch, LLC
7245 B Industrial Park Blvd.
Mentor, OH 44060

Background on how watch was obtained:

This watch was purchased, by me, from the CGA Company. Thomas Carey is the CGA representative and a member at http://www.watchfreeks.com. Please check out Thomas and CGA if you are in the market for a Lum-Tec, Luminox, Prometheus or Fitzroy. Thomas took great care of me during the purchase process. As a forum member I'm sure he will be available for after sale support. Not to mention CGA carries some very fine products.

This watch was acquired from Thomas Carey of The CGA Company.

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/cgaco
WEB SITE: http://www.thecgacompany.com/catalog/

Written Description of watch model from the LUM-TEC Website:

Specs:

Bead blasted 316L stainless steel with Titanium Carbide dark charcoal PVD hard coating. LUM-TEC MDV technology®. Swiss made Ronda quartz 515.24H 24 hour movement. Black dial.

43mm width excluding crown.
22mm. Lug width.
316L Stainless Steel.
100 meters/330 ft. water resistance.
LUM-TEC MDV technology®.
Thick sapphire crystal.
Double side anti-reflective coating.
Threaded caseback.
Screw-lock crown with double diamond sealing system.
1 year limited warranty.
Limited numbered series of 100
Free lifetime battery replacement.

RETAIL PRICE: $595.00

What is LUM-TEC MDV technology®.
Maximum Darkness Visibility (MDV)
Every LÜM-TEC watch features our exclusive MDV Technology™.
This is a special 8 layer application of ultra bright glowing superluminova photoluminescent material.
MDV hands and dials are extremely visible in all light conditions.

STRAP
2 heavy guage nato nylon straps included (green and black) 22/22 size.

First Impression:

I have been looking at acquiring a 24 hour watch for a long time. I feel in love with the military look of the Lum-Tec Combat B4 the first time I saw it and it did not disappoint out of the box. It was well packed in a first rate inner and outer box. When I finally got it out of the packaging I just starred at it for several minutes. It is unique and there is no doubt that you are looking at something very different the first time you see it. The watch stuck me as larger then the 43mm listed size as it is all dial and just a very thin bezel. Once it was on my wrist I spent the rest of the day retraining my brain to read the time. It does take some getting used to.

The Packaging and Watch Box:

Case : Crown Side:

Case : non-crown side:

Dial and Hands:

I think this is a perfect match of dial and hands. I wouldn't change a thing.

Case Back:

Nothing out of the ordinary except the 096/100 stamped on the back. This designates the uniqueness of this piece.

Wrist Shot:

Comparison Shots With Other Watch:

Ball NightTrain Lum-Tec Combat B4 --- Glycine Incursore

Lume Shot: (or as I refer to it the "Money Shot")

The lume is very bright on this piece as is to be expected. The lume below is shown after a full charge under a bight light. The lume lasts a long time but of course the duration of the lume does not or cannot match tubes.

SUMMARY:

I have had this watch for a week now. I am very happy with my choice. The movement in this piece is a Swiss quartz and, as much as I like automatics, the quartz does not take anything away from this piece. In fact, the more I thought about it the more it seemed that a quartz was appropriate for the military style of this piece. It is comfortable to wear. The fit, finish and quality of this piece are exceptional.

Today I was stopped while shopping and by a guy who spotted the Lum-Tec on my wrist and just had to stop me and ask me about it. That does not happen with all watches.

I will move this watch into the regular rotation immediately. It may not be worn to work often, but it will find regular wrist time on the weekends and more casual after work occasions.

Pros:
1) Excellent fit, finish and quality.
2) Very unique 24 hour dial.
3) Better then average lume. Especially if you charge it up.

Cons:
1) Two Nato straps. I would have preferred one strap (black) and a bracelet.
2) Weird date window that I found very hard to read.
3) Takes a little getting used to in order to read the military time.

If you like this watch there is an opportunity to win one, just click on the link below to get started:

Win a Watch: Lum-Tec B4 Combat Watch Giveaway

Please feel free to PM me any questions you might have about this watch or this review. Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoyed my first review in the new format.

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Posted: Sat Apr 30th, 2011 07:23 pm

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I borrowed this video from YouTube. I plan on shooting my own. It will be my first attempt and it may take a little while until I get it posted. Please be patient. Thank you.

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Posted: Sun May 1st, 2011 12:29 am

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Great review and a very cool looking watch.

Posted: Sun May 1st, 2011 12:37 am

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Awesome review Marc. Great info and pictures!

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Posted: Sun May 1st, 2011 12:48 am

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Fantastic review Marc. Thanks for sharing. Boy I wish I could take lum shots that well. Very nice.

Posted: Sun May 1st, 2011 12:53 am

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Always liked the look of the Combat B's.

Thanks for the review and congrats.

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Posted: Sun May 1st, 2011 02:44 am

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Awesome review Marc.Thanks for sharing.Lum Tecs'are very nice watches indeed.

Posted: Sun May 1st, 2011 07:22 am

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There's the lume shots that should be on the giveaway page!

Posted: Sun May 1st, 2011 01:28 pm

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Nice review Marc !! Thanks so much.

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Posted: Sun May 1st, 2011 04:34 pm

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Great review Marc! Looks like a very cool watch. Thanks.

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Posted: Sun May 1st, 2011 06:01 pm

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Awesome review Marc!

I only wish it was an Auto, otherwise I'd own one already.

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Posted: Sun May 1st, 2011 08:52 pm

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First dibbs again! :lol

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Let me know when you're tired of it... Been looking at this one for quite some time and just itching to get another quartz in my collection. GREAT REVIEW!

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Posted: Sun May 1st, 2011 09:36 pm

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Great Review Brudder !!!

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Posted: Mon May 2nd, 2011 09:24 pm

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Fantastic photos Marc!! And a very good review, I hope you enjoy it

Last edited on Mon May 2nd, 2011 09:24 pm by dane1991

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Posted: Tue May 3rd, 2011 07:00 pm

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Awesome review Marc. Now that's what i call a money shot...LOL Very cool piece indeed like Randy would be nice to see an auto version. BTW is the second hand lumed? couldn't tell in the pictures. Also great pictures BTW. Congrats and enjoy.

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Posted: Wed May 4th, 2011 11:59 am

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Second hand is lumed..

Posted: Wed May 4th, 2011 03:05 pm

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Great review.Never realized teh amt. of lume applied to these watches.Thanks for taking the time and effort to post this.

Posted: Wed May 4th, 2011 07:16 pm

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Great review. I was the guy in the store that stopped. What a surprise to see a Lum-Tec in the wild. I have the last custom watch made by the owner of Lum-Tec before he switched fully to his personal brand. That watch is very special to me and I can tell you that quality should never be a problem. Outstanding stuff.
Well, now I am a member here so thanks for the rare sighting, the friendly watch chat, the info about this site and the wonderful review.

Last edited on Wed May 4th, 2011 09:42 pm by 66Cooper

Posted: Wed May 4th, 2011 11:34 pm

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Awesome lume!!!!!! :BE

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Posted: Thu May 5th, 2011 01:13 am

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Excellent om depth review! I would prefer to see this watch come with a bracelet instead of a NATO strap and a Swiss Auto or Mechanical movement..But the watch itself looks very cool indeed!

Last edited on Thu May 5th, 2011 01:14 am by AZinNJ

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