My First LUM-TEC M51 Phantom!

[importracer1]

Originally posted by urban.one

Im liking the Combat series. Considering something like the B16 or B17. Anything else to consider when selecting one of these? Im not partial to a particular movement but thinking automatic this time. Any of the movements to stay away from?
Any general input on LumTecs is appreciated.

Lum Tec doesn't offer any movements I'd stay away from.

The movements used on the quartz and auto watches are reliable ones.

[assylo]

Ive had my M51 for a few months now and i love it.

Just ordered a Combat B2 as a retirement gift for my dad, looking forward to seeing this one.

Both from the canadian dealer, wristweapon.com. Definite savings on customs and shipping. Was doing a calculation based on official usa website and its quite a big diff.

Chose the B2 for the Swiss ETA 6498-1 movement over the Japanese, just personal preference.

[blitz]

I just ordered a Combat B6 from Wristweapon, my first Automatic watch

Wanted a M42 Phantom, but all the new stock is gone.

[assylo]

congrats blitz! make sure u post some photos of it here, would love to see the B6.

[Branded]

My M47 #139/250

Also wearing the cufflinks i got from Wrist Weapon



I so temped to get an automatic M.

[r3ccOs]

Originally posted by importracer1


Lum Tec doesn't offer any movements I'd stay away from.

The movements used on the quartz and auto watches are reliable ones.

Beautiful cases... from what I've read are very well built

however the only issue I have is the fact that they use Myota auto movements and only have one ETA

its not so much that's a problem, but they are uni-directional wind I belive, and they aren't the prettiest to look at...

have any of you guys bought the one w/ the ETA? I wonder what's stopping them from buying a mid-grade 2824

[assylo]

Funny, I was just reading about that last night.

Their VSeries actually uses 2824-2 movement

http://www.wristweapon.com/blog/lum-...anical-beauty/

[xrayvsn]

Originally posted by r3ccOs


Beautiful cases... from what I've read are very well built

however the only issue I have is the fact that they use Myota auto movements and only have one ETA

its not so much that's a problem, but they are uni-directional wind I belive, and they aren't the prettiest to look at...

have any of you guys bought the one w/ the ETA? I wonder what's stopping them from buying a mid-grade 2824

Both of the LUM-TECs I own have ETA movements. The M26 has a Soprod 9040. The other is a Combat F1, which has the Valjoux 7750. Seems as though the newest models don't have Swiss movements. I wonder if it is a supply issue?

[lint]

based on the chat in their forum, it is a supply issue forcing them to move away from ETA

[xrayvsn]

Guess I should provide a wrist shot of my M26:


» Click image for larger version

[assylo]

@ xrayvsn - your M26 looks dead sexy.

[assylo]

M51 Friday

[nadroj23]

I was wondering if anybody has any issues with trying to order a Lum-Tec. I've tried both on their website as well as the wristweapon website and had no luck. With the Lum-tec website I'm getting an error about the CV number on the back of my credit card. On the wristweapon website I click add to cart but there is nothing that follows, no checkout button. Is there anywhere that will sell Lum-Tec's locally? Or does anybody else know another website they can refer?

Thanks

[nadroj23]

Scratch that, I found out that AMEX uses the CV number from the front of the card and not the back....

[assylo]

just call them. i've ordered 3 watches from wrist weapon with no problems.

Originally posted by nadroj23
I was wondering if anybody has any issues with trying to order a Lum-Tec. I've tried both on their website as well as the wristweapon website and had no luck. With the Lum-tec website I'm getting an error about the CV number on the back of my credit card. On the wristweapon website I click add to cart but there is nothing that follows, no checkout button. Is there anywhere that will sell Lum-Tec's locally? Or does anybody else know another website they can refer?

Thanks

[assylo]

what do guys think of this? it's not out yet, but can pre-order.

[blitz]

When you click "add to cart" on wristweapon, a paypal window pops up. You're pop-up blocker is probably messing with it.

[flipstah]

I already emailed Lum-Tec but if there's anyone out there listening...

PLEASE! Create a Combat B5/6 in automatic! If the Soviet's were able to do it with Raketa, you can too!

[blitz]

My B6 is an automatic

[flipstah]

Oops, I meant 5/10/11 series (24hour dials).