Luminox Watches

The Only Military-Grade Luxury Swiss Watch: Luminox

Luminox wristwatches are rugged, military-grade luxury timepieces that are used by major law-enforcement organizations. They are also the trademark wristwatch for U.S. Navy SEALs and pilots of the F-117 Stealth Fighter. If you're looking for a Luminox watch closeout sale or you need new or used Luminox watches, eBay can help you get these stylish and practical timepieces at reasonable prices.

The most distinguishing feature of the Luminox is a self-powered illumination system. It is designed to illuminate for up to 25 years without touching a single button or exposing the wristwatch to a light source. That feature makes the brand stand out from its competitors and has made it attractive to Navy SEALs, cave explorers, and scuba divers.

According to its designers, the watch uses a technology that was once only reserved for top-secret military missions. At the core of each Luminox is a tiny gaslight, which is a borosilicate glass capsule. The capsule is inserted in the watch to help light up the dial, hour markers, hands, and bezels. The unique technology enables you to read time and use it for navigation in the dark. For over 25 years, various organizations have made Luminox their official wristwatch partner. You can select your watch from the three official models: Air, Land, and Sea.

Every Luminox watch is water-resistant from 100 meters to 500 meters, depending on the model you select. The recommended activity level of each Luminox varies, but the watch is water-resistant up to 50 meters during water-sports activities. From swimming and snorkeling, the water-resistant level can increase to 100 meters. Similarly, Luminox watches for deep-sea divers are constructed to be water-resistant up to 500 meters in some cases. See the manufacturer site for details. Despite these recommendations, it is important to note that the seal and sealing systems are subject to wear and tear depending on how the watch is used. Not all bracelets and straps are water-resistant; therefore, you should also equip your watch with pertinent water-resistant straps before using it for aquatic activities.

The battery of the Luminox is intended to last between two and 10 years depending on factors such as dimensions, type of movement, weight of hands, and the capacity of the battery. A simple watch with only hour and minute hands consumes less energy than a chronograph. As a rule of thumb, you can visualize the draining battery when the watch hands move in intervals of four seconds instead of the standard one-second movement.