Luminox Master Carbon SEAL Automatic 45mmvsOceaneva WaveRacer 1000m Mechanical Chronograph

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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.

Luminox Master Carbon SEAL Automatic 45mm at true scale

Master Carbon SEAL Automatic 45mm

Oceaneva WaveRacer 1000m Mechanical Chronograph at true scale

WaveRacer 1000m Mechanical Chronograph

Diameter

45mm

44mm

Thickness

14mm

lowest

16.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

1000m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

55h

MSRP

$1,695

$1,599

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW220-1

Oceaneva 4155

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45mm
44mm
Thickness
14mm
16.5mm
Lug Width
24mm
22mm
Material
CARBONOX™+
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
1000m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Oceaneva 4155
Power Reserve
0h
55h
Jewels
0
41

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,695
$1,599
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Reviews

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Luminox Master Carbon SEAL Automatic 45mm

Owners widely praise the Luminox Master Carbon SEAL Automatic 45mm for its lightweight and scratch-resistant Carbonox case, which has held up well to extreme activities, and appreciate the constant lume from its tritium tubes. However, some owners report issues with the bezel rattling and have observed multiple instances of sheared lugs on the watch. One reviewer noted the rubber strap requires precise cutting and the deployant hardware is mismatched. The Luminox Master Carbon SEAL Automatic 45mm is available on a red strap, with a black strap also offered. On balance, owners value the Luminox Master Carbon SEAL Automatic 45mm for its durable, lightweight carbon case and reliable tritium lume, despite some concerns about build quality and strap design.

Oceaneva WaveRacer 1000m Mechanical Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Oceaneva WaveRacer 1000m Mechanical Chronograph for its impressive specifications and robust build, with one owner describing it as built like a tank. However, one owner found the watch felt cheap in comparison when handled. Overall, owners rate the Oceaneva WaveRacer 1000m Mechanical Chronograph highly for its impressive specifications and robust build, despite some finding the tactile feel lacking.

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