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LUM-TEC B15 Watch Winner Photos

LUM TEC B15 Watch Winner Photos   lum tec

LUM TEC B15 Watch Winner Photos   lum tec

Please see the reader review of the LUM-TEC B15 watch that Beau was fortunate enough to win last month. Being a talented photographer, Beau provided each of these beautiful images of the actual watch:

"What can one say about the Lum-Tec Combat B15 that is not being said by those that are fortunate enough to own one? Possibly, that there are a couple unexpected perks that are not apparent from just the pictures seen on the web.

LUM TEC B15 Watch Winner Photos   lum tec

LUM TEC B15 Watch Winner Photos   lum tec

The first thing that is very obvious, is the visual depth of carbon fiber that comprises the face. As someone who has a great love for carbon fiber, and who has items comprised wholly from it, I can say it is the absolute best that I have seen on a watch and 'moves' with the light, as good carbon fiber should. Secondly, the pushers of the chronograph feel different than your average pushers. When first depressed, it gives the characteristic 'click' that you expect when starting the function, however, each additional push of the same pusher does not. The motion is smooth and silent until the chronograph is stopped and reset, then it clicks again.

LUM TEC B15 Watch Winner Photos   lum tec

LUM TEC B15 Watch Winner Photos   lum tec

Another highlight comes to the forefront after you put the watch on. The B15 is fantastically comfortable on the wrist, as is the norm with a NATO strap but the Lum-Tec is much lighter than you might expect from it's 43mm case. In a world where big and heavy are the trend, at a mere 84 grams, it is actually very light. I have a 50mm watch that weighs 3.25 times that amount, so it is a great change. Especially when you are going to be out, about, active and 0.6lb watch is just too much.

In short, the watch looks great, feels great, has a solid movement and in made in the good old USA. How can you go wrong?"

See more of Beau's watch photography here.

Beau Hudspeth | Photographer | Watch Collector (in training)

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13 comments
Kris C.
Kris C.

Finally, another winner review! Considering the opportunity these contests provide in garnishing a lucky reader with a nice timepiece gratis, you'd think they would be lining up to show off some images and words. Great looking watch the B15 is, I would happily own and wear one. Congrats Beau, and I appreciate you taking the time to lend such a talented photographic eye.

Kris C.
Kris C.

Finally, another winner review! Considering the opportunity these contests provide in garnishing a lucky reader with a nice timepiece gratis, you'd think they would be lining up to show off some images and words.

Great looking watch the B15 is, I would happily own and wear one.

Congrats Beau, and I appreciate you taking the time to lend such a talented photographic eye.

Beau Hudspeth
Beau Hudspeth

Thank you Dangeruss for the compliment and for your assistance in designing such a great locking piece. You have my thanks. Ivan: as Dangeruss has stated, the readability of the watch is actually very good and I do not find the CF dial to be at all distracting in trying to do so. Over all, the watch is very easy to read in just about any light, with one exception. Due to it's super-thin design and when in the dark, the the chronograph sweep hand is somewhat difficult to see ... but that's only after the MDV luminosity has stared to subside. So unless you plan on timing things in the dark, it should not be an issue. Good luck to you on your decision.

Beau Hudspeth
Beau Hudspeth

Thank you Dangeruss for the compliment and for your assistance in designing such a great locking piece. You have my thanks.

Ivan: as Dangeruss has stated, the readability of the watch is actually very good and I do not find the CF dial to be at all distracting in trying to do so. Over all, the watch is very easy to read in just about any light, with one exception. Due to it's super-thin design and when in the dark, the the chronograph sweep hand is somewhat difficult to see ... but that's only after the MDV luminosity has stared to subside. So unless you plan on timing things in the dark, it should not be an issue.

Good luck to you on your decision.

Ivan Y
Ivan Y

Thanks, Dangeruss! It's hard to get a feel for CF on the photos, so your explanation is very helpful. I guess, now I have a decision to make between MTM and Lum-Tec for my birthday :)

Ivan Y
Ivan Y

Thanks, Dangeruss! It's hard to get a feel for CF on the photos, so your explanation is very helpful.

I guess, now I have a decision to make between MTM and Lum-Tec for my birthday :)

Paul
Paul

I'm really loving the lume shots. Really nice and bright!

Dangeruss
Dangeruss

One aspect that is difficult to capture in photos is the 3D illusion that occurs where the numerals and indicies seem to float slightly above the carbon. While it sounds counter-intuitive, this effect actually improves the readability. LÜM-TEC also offer other B Combat models featuring this chrono in a solid black on both beadblast stainless and PVD, if the carbon dial is a unattractive option for you.

Dangeruss
Dangeruss

One aspect that is difficult to capture in photos is the 3D illusion that occurs where the numerals and indicies seem to float slightly above the carbon. While it sounds counter-intuitive, this effect actually improves the readability. LÜM-TEC also offer other B Combat models featuring this chrono in a solid black on both beadblast stainless and PVD, if the carbon dial is a unattractive option for you.

Ivan Y
Ivan Y

So readability of the dial is good? I love CF, but I wasn't sure whether two-tone dial (due to weave) still makes everything easy to read at a glance, especially outside.

Dangeruss
Dangeruss

Congratulations Beau! Nice write up as well. As one of the people involved in the creation of this watch, I'm delighted to hear you enjoy it. The LÜM-TEC B Combat series are some of my favorites and my "go-to" active sports watches these days