Luminox Master Carbon SEAL Automatic 45mmvsSwiss Watch Company SWC Mkii Diver

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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

Swiss Watch Company SWC Mkii Diver at true scale

SWC Mkii Diver

Diameter

45mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

14mm

13.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

MSRP

$1,695

$495

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW220-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
45mm
44mm
Thickness
14mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Lug Width
24mm
22mm
Material
CARBONOX™+
steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Sellita SW200-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,695
$495
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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.

Swiss Watch Company SWC Mkii Diver

Owners widely praise the Swiss Watch Company SWC MKII Diver for its excellent lume, legibility enhanced by AR coating, and robust construction. The watch is frequently described as a "beast" with a well-made bracelet, though some owners note its comically large 44mm size. Availability has been an issue for some prospective buyers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Swiss Watch Company SWC MKII Diver highly for its extreme legibility and robust build quality at its price point.

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