Luminox

Luminox is a popular Swiss watch company. WatchTime covers Luminox watch news, Luminox blog posts and other content about Luminox watches as well as Luminox watch prices. We review the Luminox Navy Seal and offer advice Luminox fans. Luminox watches come with tritium elements which allow for a very stable luminescence.

Luminox calls this feature the “always visible technology and advertises it actively. The tritium elements, which do not have to be charged by a light source, can be found on the watch hands and markers. Our Luminox news, Luminox reviews and other posts are updated frequently. Among the most popular Luminox watches are the ones inspired by military airplanes.

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Luminox Channels the Navy SEALs in the “Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast” Edition

Modern technological and design advancements have made the utility of timepieces increasingly expansive and dynamic. Since its founding in 1989, Luminox has leaned into one of the niche segments of the watch market geared purely for utility, focusing on creating watches used for military service. Notably, the brand has had a longstanding partnership with the...

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Oct 6, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Time for Remembrance: Watchmakers Luminox and William Wood Honor the 20th Anniversary of 9/11

This coming Saturday, America and the world will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, honor the memories of the many victims who died that day, and pay special respect to the heroism of the police, firefighters, paramedics, and other first responders who bravely rushed toward danger for the sake of others, many...

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Sep 9, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Luminox Rounds Out its Bear Grylls Survival Collection with New AIR Series GMT Watch

Luminox began its partnership with survival specialist and “Man vs. Wild” TV star Bear Grylls in 2020 and has subsequently launched the Luminox X Bear Grylls Survival Series of tough, outdoor adventure-oriented watches. So far, we’ve seen a “LAND” chronograph, a “SEA” dive watch, and a compass-equipped “MASTER” model. This year, Luminox completes the series...

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Feb 21, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

THE WATCHTIME Q&A:

Bear Grylls On His Team-Up With Luminox

Swiss watch brand Luminox has recently announced a long-term partnership with Bear Grylls and introduced a first series of timepieces he helped design. WatchTime was able to talk to the former British former SAS serviceman, survival instructor and adventurer who became widely known for his television series “Man vs. Wild” (2006–2011). WT: Has there ever been a moment in your...

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Apr 9, 2020 by Roger Ruegger

Hands-On: Luminox Scott Cassell Deep Dive Automatic 1520 Series

There are dozens of watch brands, at price points across the board, that produce timepieces inspired by or even developed in cooperation with military units, from Panerai’s divers to IWC’s pilots to Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Navy SEALs field watches. There are, on the other hand, just a small handful of brands — most of them on the...

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Jul 25, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

Military Time: 10 Watches With NATO Straps

WatchTime contributor Alexander Linz showcases 10 watches with NATO straps, from brands like Tudor, Blancpain, Omega, Hamilton, and others.

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May 26, 2017 by Alexander Linz

Seven Notable Electronic Watches from Baselworld 2016

We've covered a number of standout mechanical watches, in various categories, from this year's Baselworld watch fair. As in most years, there were also a fair amount of interesting timepieces on hand with quartz or electronic movements. Here are seven that caught our eye.

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Aug 17, 2016 by WatchTime

Which Watch Brand Spends the Most on Advertising?

We take a look at the top watch advertisers in the U.S. - including Cartier, Rolex, Movado and Patek Philippe - and reveal how much they spend, and who spends the most.

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Dec 31, 2014 by Jay Deshpande

Dive Watch Wednesday: Collecting the World’s Smallest Dive Watches

There is good news for all those watch enthusiasts struggling with watch sizes beyond 42 mm… and even better news for boys-at-heart that occasionally recall their beloved Hasbro “G.I. Joe Hard Hat Diver” figure from 1968 (that’s Ref. 7620, should you be wondering about it right now): Not unlike the available after-market parts and accessories...

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Jun 18, 2014 by Roger Ruegger

Luminox Founder Launches Szanto, New Vintage-Inspired Watch Collection

Szanto (pronounced Sahn-tow) is a new brand of vintage-inspired timepieces designed by watch-industry veteran Barry Cohen, founder and owner of Luminox . Seeing the trend toward vintage looks in the watch world and elsewhere, Cohen developed his new watch brand with an eye toward designs with an early-20th century flavor, particularly those of classical military...

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Nov 12, 2013 by WatchTime

Million Dollar Club 2012: Watch Advertising at All-Time High

In an exclusive report in the upcoming May-June issue of WatchTime, we reveal which watch brands are spending the most on advertising in 2012, a record year for watch-company ad spending, and we provide a complete list of the 60 brands that spent more than $1 million on ads.

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Apr 8, 2013 by Joe Thompson

Luminox Fall Releases

Watch brand Luminox has several watches set to be released this September. Here we have a look at some of their upcoming watches.

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Aug 14, 2012 by WatchTime

2011: The Year in Review Quiz, Part II

This week it’s time for Part II of our 2011 Year in Review Quiz. Have you been taking notes? Celebrate the end of 2011 with this little quiz, where we present 12 questions about news stories from the past year. As always, the answers appear at the end. And remember, your term papers are due...

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Dec 11, 2011 by WatchTime

Luminox Supports 30-Mile Dive To Highlight Endangered Sharks; Launches Limited Edition Watches

On September 17, undersea explorer and combat diver Scott Cassell completed a 30-mile dive from Catalina Island to San Pedro, California. Scott’s goals: to call attention to endangered shark species that are approaching the edge of extinction, and to set a world distance record for the longest uninterrupted dive. Find specs and prices for the...

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Sep 21, 2011 by WatchTime

Trivia Quiz: Hollywood Watches

This time around our quiz features (mostly) action films, and we throw in a small-screen question or two. Do you know which watches these characters wore? This ticket to the movies is free, and as always, the answers appear at the end. Good luck!

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Nov 14, 2010 by WatchTime

Luminox-Sponsored 911 GT3 Cup Car Sets Pikes Peak Record

Driving the specially prepared Luminox Watch Porsche 911 GT3 Cup race car, Jeff Zwart won the 2WD Time Attack class and set a new class record in the 88th running of the Pikes Peak Hillclimb on June 27.

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Jul 5, 2010 by WatchTime

Luminox Sponsors USA Olympic Bobsled and Skeleton Team

The U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Team is well on the way to achieving medal-level victory in the Winter 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, in February, and Luminox is a proud partner in the team’s effort. Both the men’s and women’s teams have been performing with outstanding success on the 2009-2010 World Cup tour. The U.S....

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Dec 30, 2009 by WatchTime

Luminox Launches Air, Sea, and Land Timepieces

Luminox is launching the Essential Gear Sea, Air and Land Series of timepieces. Luminox supplies military, law enforcement, SWAT teams, Navy SEALs, fighter pilots, and more, so the brand has created three models designed for the different domains in which these users operate. The models focus on durability and legibility, and they are designed for...

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Dec 17, 2009 by WatchTime

Luminox Sentry: Light Technology at a Light Price

Invented in the United States and made in Switzerland, Luminox Light Technology lets a watch glow continuously for at least 25 years. Now its available in a new collection called the Sentry, attractively priced at just $225 MSRP, making the same technology used by SWAT teams, Navy SEALS, Stealth fighter pilots, ATF agents and other...

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Oct 1, 2009 by WatchTime

Luminox Launches New BlackOut Series for Fall

For Fall 2009, Luminox introduces the BlackOut series. Don’t worry – even though they are going dark, these Luminox watches will still be glowing in 25 years, thanks to their proprietary Luminox Light Technology (LLT), and these models will glow in a new color – blue. Though the watches are completely blacked out – the...

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Aug 10, 2009 by WatchTime

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