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LUM-TEC launches the C series

September 2nd, 2009 Leave a comment Go to comments

CG favorite Lum Tec just came out with the C series of heavy lume watches. The C3, shown here, has a PVD case, tinted crystal, black dial with GX lume, and sells for $395. The best part? LUM-TEC is using a restored vintage automatic movement in these, essentially recycling old movements for placement into a new case. That’s the first I’ve ever heard of anyone doing that and it essentially circumvents ETA’s draconian sales policies while adding a touch of class. Good stuff.

It’s $395 right now, soon to rise to to $595.

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  • eltejano

    Nice find, I kind of like those.

    The web page says that they’re using old Russian movements though, not ETA movements.

  • Noah

    What do you do with this unnamed, random Russian “vintage” (refurbished) movement when it craps out or needs service? ETA may be draconian, they may have a monopoly, but the other side to the argument points out ETA’s ubiquitous presence, quality control and ease of service… This could have been a success with a Miyota automatic or even a high-quality quartz movement. Why didn’t LUM-TEC go that direction?

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  • http://horologyzone.com Horology Zone

    Thanks for your introduction of LUM TEC to us. Their web-site is different from most watch manufacturers, we can see what LUM TEC is doing.

    Thanks again.

  • daniel

    thanks! i wish i jumped on this sooner.

  • W.L.

    I own one of these and like to wear it. The AR coating on the crystal scratched easily, though, and I’ve since polished the cystal to remove the exteior coating.