I have to confess that I have a bit of an obsession with watches. While my tastes run in the Omega, Tag Heuer and Panerai range, my budget tends to be prohibitive. Consequently, I have "settled" for Swiss Army, Wenger and other watches that I felt had similar looks. These other brands have performed decently for years and served me well. The primary flaw of all of the others, though, has been the illuminated hands and markings. You would have to "charge" them by holding them up to the light in order to see them in full darkness. This "charge" would fade away in front of my eyes. Sidenote: if I have access to a light nearby, why do I need hands that glow? Enter the Luminox Field watch. It's solid, the layout is crystal clear and their patented illumination is ALWAYS BRIGHT. It never needs "charging". I chose to replace the original band with an Italian rubber deployment-type band, not because of I didn't lime the original, but in Florida, I tend to sweat during the day and I didn't want to ruin a perfectly nice leather band.

I almost purchased the Valjoux version of this watch, but decided to try the quartz one first. I could not be happier with the watch, and am glad I didn't fork out the extra $1200 bucks for the Valjoux. I don't think I have worn any other watch since I purchased this one. It looks great with a business suit or fishing on a boat. My obsession might have ended.