Lum-Tec Solar MarinevsTimex Diver Inspired
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Measurements
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Solar Marine
Diver Inspired
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
n/a
Thickness
10.7mm
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
MSRP
$463
$82
lowest
Movement
Automatic
Quartz
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Lum-Tec Solar Marine for its all-black diver design, excellent lume, and rugged, tank-like build. This 39mm watch is noted as a great smaller option, fitting a 7-inch wrist perfectly and suitable for extensive water activities. One owner cautions that the PVD coating may wear and chip within a year. On balance, owners rate the Lum-Tec Solar Marine highly for its rugged build and excellent lume in a compact dive watch package.
The Timex Diver Inspired 42mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch is praised for its comfortable 42mm size and unobtrusive wearability, with one owner finding its style nice. One reviewer notes that some Timex three-hand models audibly tick, though a chronograph version of a similar watch did not have a bothersome ticking sound. The luminous material on a related Timex model was described as lackluster, lacking the Indiglo backlight found on less expensive Timex watches. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Timex Diver Inspired 42mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch to be a comfortable and stylish option for its price.
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