Lum-Tec M68
In for review is a replica watch that most enthusiasts are already quite familiar with these days. For those who are not familiar with the brand.. you’re welcome. Lum-Tec is known for their well-built quality replica watches and outstanding lume, which brings me to the M Series of their collection. Combined with a variety of styles to choose from, currently 25 in the M Series including quartz movements, there’s a style that will fit any enthusiasts liking and needs. Today I will be discussing the M68, a 300m automatic “nightlight” that I’m sure many will agree to be a great timepiece.
Check out my video overview and thoughts below:
Lum-Tec M68 Specs:
- 44mm width excluding crown
- 24mm lug width
- 14.5mm thick
- Weight on leather strap 134g/4.7 oz.
- 316L stainless steel
- Brushed finish
- CNC cut through and back filled gunmetal gray sunray dial with MDV technology
- Sapphire crystal with double side clear anti-reflective coating
- Screw lock crown with double diamond sealing system
- Threaded sapphire caseback
- 300 meters/990 ft. water resistance
- 3 straps included:
- Brown leather strap. 24/22 size
- Custom molded anti-static rubber strap. 24/22 size (new style)
- 316L stainless steel bracelet (new style)
- Extra springbars included for fitting other straps
- Ultra precision tuned 28,800 BPH Miyota 9015 Japan automatic movement
- One year limited warranty
- Limited numbered series of 175
- Free lifetime timing adjustments
- One year limited warranty
The M Series from Lum-tec is no stranger to the replica watch industry, and while most will argue this replica watch has already been covered enough, it’s still a replica watch that’s well worth covering. Lum-Tec does run a limited number of replica watches per series (175 with the M68 specifically), so if you do like or plan to pick up the replica watch direct from Lum-Tec, the sooner the better. I’ve had this particular replica watch in hand for a bit of time now and have worn it from the office to backyard BBQ’s, and have to say I’m very pleased with the style and quality of the timepiece. One thing I will mention is with the 14.5mm case thickness, it does make wearing the replica watch with a dress shirt (sleeves down) a bit difficult, but if it’s a casual Friday and sleeves rolled, the M68 does the job quite nicely.
One of the sure things that stands out with the M68 is the dial. Equipped with a gunmetal gray sunray dial and backfilled with the orange MDV technology, the M68 really pops and draws the attention of the eye. What do I mean by backfilled? Lum-Tec uses CNC technology to cut through the dial, which is then backfilled with MDV technology lume and is used throughout the entire dial, giving the dial a feel of depth or “sandwich”. Even the sword shaped hour and minute are backfilled and loaded with lume. Prominent 12, 3, 6 and 9 etched numerals are used with a legible date window located between the 4 and 5-hour markers. Overall the dial of the M68 is fairly minimalistic yet prominent and easily legible. The compliments that accompany the dial are nice, too.
While were on the subject of the dial, let’s discuss the lume of the M68. One word describes it all. Bright. I don’t consider myself a lume junky by any means, but I do expect a higher standard of lume when comes to a couple replica watch brands, and Lum-Tec fits the bill with their M series. Again, with the large sword shaped hour/minute hands and backfilled dial, reading the time in the dark is a breeze and the lume lasts long enough to get you through a movie with ease.
Moving on to the case, I have to say is my second favorite part of the M68. I’m a big fan of simplicity and clean design and I feel the M68 has both. Constructed of 316L stainless steel with a nice brushed finish, you’re getting a high quality casing with the classic cushion design. The case measures in with a measurement of 44mm (my sweet spot for my 7” wrist) and has a thickness of 14.5mm. The overall case has a large stature on wrist, but is rounded out with the subtle cushion style, giving the replica watch a bold yet elegant feel at the same time. Adjacent to the 3 you’ll find the large (measurement) screw down crown that is easy to manipulate with zero play. Sealing the crown is Lum-Tec’s double diamond sealing system, assuring you the comfort of the 300m-water resistance.
Topping off the case and dial is a flat double AR coated sapphire crystal. Personally, I prefer sapphire to mineral crystals all day and I feel anything less in this price range is cutting it short. Being double AR coated, the dial is extremely easy to read, and almost appears to not have a crystal at all. Again, in this price range I’d expect nothing less than what comes with the M68. Even the quartz versions in the M series come equipped with single AR coatings.
Flipping the replica watch over you’ll notice the threaded sapphire caseback. I can go wither way with casebacks, as I really have no preference to display-vs-soild casebacks. I will say that I do tend to hear more rotor noise when it comes to display casebacks. It could just be my ears, but it is something that I personally noticed in different replica watches. The M68 remains clean with no rotor graphics, but personally think it would be a nice touch to have the LT logo etched on the rotor to add just a bit of fair. Either way, the caseback of this particular M Series is clean sleek.
Powering the M68 is the Japanese automatic Mioyta 9015. A lot of us are very familiar with the 9015, as it’s a good quality movement that will uphold throughout the life of the replica watch.
When you purchase the M Series from Lum-Tec you’ll receive the anti-static rubber strap, which is custom molded with Lum-Tec’s logo just under the lugs. You’ll also receive a brown leather strap that is equipped with quick release pins, making the removal of the leather strap a breeze. You will need a spring bar tool when changing out the (also included) stainless steel bracelet and rubber strap. Not only do you get a good quality timepiece, Lum-Tec supplies you with 3 strap/bracelet options, ensuring you a style to fit any occasion. Personally, I’m a fan of the rubber strap for the M68, as I think it supports that gunmetal gray dial that best while being quite comfortable.
The replica watch and extra strap/bracelet come neatly tucked away in the standard Lum-Tec packaging. While it is another replica watch box for the closet shelf, the presentation is nice and appreciated.
Overall, I’m a fan of the M Series from Lum-Tec. The M68, in my opinion, is a great quality replica watch for the $865 USD price tag. I found the M68 to be comfortable on the wrist versatile enough to fit my lifestyle. Along with the replica watch, Lum-Tec does offer free lifetime timing adjustments of the timepiece, and customer support, which makes purchasing their replica watches that more assuring. Check out the M Series from Lum-Tec HERE for more styles and variations. I hope you found this review helpful. Please be sure to add any comments or suggestion in the comment section below. Thanks for reading and have a great day.
