Luminox Watches

Luminox Watches

First introduced on the market in 1989 as sports watches, Luminox watches were later rebuilt to more rigorous specifications and adopted by the US Navy Seals to be their symbol. Luminox watches are based on the precise reliability of Swiss mechanisms and have a unique illumination system making them an immediate success and ideal for an elite military diving force. After offering the first watch to the Seals in 1994, believing that it would suit their requirements perfectly, this was soon proved to be the case and the Seals now also use this type of Dive watch for recreational purposes.

Since the illumination feature of Luminox watches is what really sets them apart, it may be useful to have a clear picture of how this technology works. Unlike other watches that can light up, the Luminox watches are powered by tiny gas lights called borosilicate glass capsules. These capsules provide constant illumination without the need for solar power or batteries. Among other benefits of this system, the capsules also provide continuous illumination for up to 25 years and are brighter than previously manufactured lit watches. With a Luminox watch there is no need to push a button or do anything special to use the light up factor; it does it automatically regardless of the external conditions. Conventional illumination where some form of luminous paint is used requires charging from a light source for a period of time.

Luminox Watches