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Paxman 3T WIS 
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I've been mildly interested in some of the offerings from LumTec. They sure do glow!. When I saw this c1 languishing on a sales forum I thought I would take a chance despite the watch's diminutive diameter of 38mm. I admired the simple clean no nonsense design on the watch as well as it having a "rare" twin barrel Slava movement which has been reworked. The C-1 landed today and I have to say I am not disappointed and am quite pleased with the watch. There's not too much to tell. You can see the watch is the definition of efficient with a highly legible dial and high visibility hands. The black of the dial is very deep and looks bottomless with the heavy AR on the sapphire crystal. The PVD bezel and crown are perfect and make for a nice accent. The Slava is automatic and handwinding but not hackable. It runs at a leisurely 18000 bph and is a joy to watch as the seconds hand tracks around the dial. It emits the most delicious tick I've heard for some time. I'll check time keeping and give and update. The C1 comes on a simple no frills bracelet with a single push button deployant clasp. I would have liked another couple more micro adjustments but opted to add a link and wear it a bit loose. More micro adjustments or half-links would have helped get the perfect fit on my very average 7.25 wrist. The bracelet is sturdy and comfortable with a nicely brushed finish which matches the watch case. I'm not a NATO guy but this one sort of screams for a Bond imho. So overall a very unique watch imho and one I am happy to have picked up at an excellent price on the secondary market. I am certain the 38mm case makes this watch anathema to many of our big watch aficionados, but the design allow the aviation style dial and hands to really pop and show much bigger then the 38mm. I have to admit to being impressed with the watch and indeed the whole package which is really top notch. I'll be looking at LumTec's upcoming ETA powered release... Pix:          Thanks for taking a look!  |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Sleek and simple design and great lume. Congrats Brudda.  |
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ndburley 3T WIS 
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wow a rework of the Slava movement and automatic...that was rare for Slava I do not own a auto but I own a few slavas. Nice work that does look lovely!! Clean and crisp...congrats  could be a Slava 2416 mod, check near the bottom of the page at this link. http://www.netgrafik.ch/movements1.htm Last edited on Tue May 4th, 2010 03:00 pm by ndburley |
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tombs 3T WIS 
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I like the simple andd nice design And the lume  Big congrats |
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Janner 3T WIS 
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Thats a nice clean looking watch, looks like it has drilled lugs as a bonus for easy strap changing, I like it. |
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Nabco 3T WIS 
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Sweet Mark, congrats...it does look like it wears a little bigger than 38mm  |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS 
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Big congrats Mark! I've always liked Lum Tec, mine is very well built, great finish, great dial, lume etc... And I've always said I'd love to step up to an auto Lum-Tec:) Yours is great Mark, a simple efficient design, great looks and a cool mvt!!! Great buy!!! Congrats again!! |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Congrats Mark |
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Gobo 3T WIS
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Really love the the look of the C1's , wish they would do a 42mm or 44mm version as i would buy one in an instant. |
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Paladin 3T WIS 
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The simplicity is definitely it's charm! |
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natevan70 3T WIS 
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That dial really works on this one! |
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Nordstrom 3T WIS 
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That looks nice! Good catch. |
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ndburley 3T WIS
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If I remember correctly the Slava 2416 was a mod of the 2414 as it could be changed to be automatic but this did not stay in production for long so maybe they have modified a 2414 to automatic themselves...hmmm. I love Russian watches and it has been a while since I have thought about the movements. I used to just read about the history on russian watches. It is funny that Slava, Vostok, Poljot and various others use the same model numbers but that watches are different between manufacturers. I have a few of those 2414 Slava Twin spring movements in some old 70's watches and they are a bit rare, I will crack em open and take a few pics if you want. Another model is the 2427 which is also a mod of the 2414 and there is more info on this page http://www.christophlorenz.de/watch/movements/s/slava/slava_2414.php?l=en with a like to the 2427 which is the weekday version. Neo Last edited on Wed May 5th, 2010 02:41 am by ndburley |
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Devin 3T WIS 
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Great catch Pax! I love that bezel! |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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Many thanks for the kind words 3T brothers. This watch wears very nicely even at 38mm and the lume is intense. Power reserve on the movement appears generous as well. Now to see how accurate it is... Thanks again guys! |
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ndburley 3T WIS
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are you going to open this up? |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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That's the plan but it has been grey and cloudy and I need some good light. Patience grasshopper. |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Congrats Mark!....I like the design,dial and lume but the fit of that bracelet at the lugs would drive me nuts Buddy!... |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Mark, I like the watch. It's all business and direct to the point even at 38mm.....tiny but as I said, direct to the point |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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Per Neo's request... finally got some sun! Do your thing brother.  |
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ndburley 3T WIS
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Yes its the mod of the Slava 2414 with the 2 main spring barrels. Here are the links to movement info. http://www.christophlorenz.de/watch/movements/s/slava/slava_2414.php?l=en http://www.christophlorenz.de/watch/movements/s/slava/slava_2427.php?l=en Neo |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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And now we know for certain. Incidentally I found what appeared to be an eyelash in the caseback... |
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ndburley 3T WIS
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dont tell everyone they will all want one. ROF_Dog.gif |
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froschd 3T WIS
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Just order a Lum-Tec Congrats on your purchase. |
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ndburley 3T WIS
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As a Russian watch fan I have been interested in this model you found Mark, would you recommend or would you say leave it be? |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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Well Neo I have to say I like the watch a great deal though I was initially sceptical because of the lack of size. I wouldn't pay full price however but think its a pretty good buy if you can grab it on the secondary market at a nice price. It is well put together and the lume is phenomenal. And it surely does run like a Russian through and through... |
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ndburley 3T WIS
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Yes a Slava movement at that price is worrying me a little, no offence to your watch as I really do like it a lot but Russians are not really known for this price at this end of the market with A modified Slava movement. Poljot are the expensive brand and they are using ETA movements in there really expensive range although their own movements are really good. I still love a Russian  Last edited on Sat May 22nd, 2010 04:46 pm by ndburley |
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froschd 3T WIS
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Nice, any lume shots? |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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froschd wrote: Nice, any lume shots? It's there and has been since my orignal post...  |
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zippofan 3T WIS 
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The Lum-Tec C1 is a beauty, congrats Pax! It's one of those watches that I like everything about it, size, dial, lume and a unique and tough movement, I have a Slava with that same movement. I've been eyeing them up for awhile but the original MSRP kept me away and finding others (like my new Alpinist). If you ever decide to sell, let me know! Cheers, Griff |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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Good to hear from you Griff. You know I really like tis watch and I'm not sure I would let it go. I agree the MSRP is a bit steep but I grabbed this on the secondary market. I am adjusting to the size though it wears larger than it is. It was a bit of a shock to put it on this morning after having and Orsa Sea Viper on yesterday! |
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