![]() ![]() The manufacturer also created its first series of models crafted from titanium. Not only was the brand building on its reputation but its watches made it to the silver screen. The late 1990s through to the earlier 2000s marked an important time for Luminox. Two years after this, the watchmaker released the 3001 Original Navy SEAL watch series, standing up to everyday use. Luminox became the supplier of luminous watches to the SEAL organisation and the two have worked together ever since. Luminox SEAL watches were tested for this role specifically withstanding the arduous conditions subjected to them. SEAL’s required a watch for night time use and Luminox had the answer. When Cohen met with the officer in charge of Seals, the US Navy Sea, Air and Land company Nick North - the prospect of designing its own luminous watch for SEALs become a possibility. The manufacturer took its name from the Latin word for “Lume”, thus becoming recognised first and foremost for its expertise within the field of watch luminosity. Barry Cohen, a watch industry veteran, decided to pursue his research and development surrounding Swiss self-powered illumination technology, partnering with his friend, Richard Gumbo to later form the company Luminox. These qualities were needed in pilot’s watches and diver’s watches in particular, but also in those required for everyday use. Towards the end of the late 1980s a gap in the market for new and improved watch luminosity became apparent. Amongst its huge array of tool watches built for military personnel, professional divers and sports professionals, the brand manufactures instruments designed on visual elements taken from fighter jets as well as water resistant watches capable of performing underwater depths of 500 meters or more. Its ever-evolving catalogue of bold, action-ready watches uses tritium gas-filled tubes that deliver astounding luminosity to the dials of its watches. Founded in 1989 it is still considered a relatively young manufacture, yet considering its growth as a pioneer in its “always visible technology” concept has come a long way over the last three decades. Noted for its specialist work and expertise in the field of long-term luminescence technology and its heritage in crafting robust tool watches – Luminox is a Californian-based watch manufacturer whose timepieces, solidly build, are all developed, assembled and executed in Switzerland. ![]()
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