Casio GAC-2500vsLuminox Navy SEAL Foundation Back to the Blue 45mm

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Casio GAC-2500 at true scale

GAC-2500

Luminox Navy SEAL Foundation Back to the Blue 45mm at true scale

Navy SEAL Foundation Back to the Blue 45mm

Diameter

44.5mm

45mm

Thickness

12.7mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$145

lowest

$845

Movement

5757

Ronda 715

Case

4 specs
Diameter
44.5mm
45mm
Thickness
12.7mm
14mm
Lug Width
n/a
24mm
Material
Resin
316L stainless steel black IP plated

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
5757
Ronda 715

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$845
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Reviews

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Casio GAC-2500

The Casio GAC-2500 earns praise from its reviewer for a dial that reads cleanly, with well-spaced, horizontally aligned hands, a beveled date aperture, and a stopwatch that displays as a digit, which is practical for running. The main criticism is the bracelet and clasp: the links feel loose with noticeable gaps, and the pressed-steel clasp offers only three micro-adjustment points. Community input is thin, since the only owner-side source is a spec post that notes magnetically held hands can briefly sit wrong after an impact. Overall, the reviewer rates the Casio GAC-2500 well for its dial and running functionality, with the bracelet fit being the main reservation.

Luminox Navy SEAL Foundation Back to the Blue 45mm

Owners praise the Luminox Navy SEAL Foundation Back to the Blue 45mm's constant lume from tritium tubes and its durable Carbonox case, which has withstood rigorous outdoor activities. However, some owners find the case material to be cheap polymer and question the military usage claims, with one owner noting that the tritium lume does not glow strongly. On balance, owners appreciate the watch's robust build and reliable lume, despite some reservations about the materials and marketing.

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