There are many brands of military watches that are officially manufactured only for military use with their own private stock numbers. However, there is one particular timepiece that has been chosen as the unofficial choice of Special Ops and Special Forces throughout the globe for its perfect visibility at a glance, and that brand is Luminox watches.
One of the things that makes Luminox a Swiss made brand unique is their very own in-house illumination system, dubbed the Luminox Light Technology, or LLT for short. In standard watches, the dimmest glow from the watch will need to be in contact with an outside light source. With Luminox, this is not the case. Without the need to press a button, or be exposed to a light source, the time will be consistently clear for up to 25 years or more.
This is part of what makes Luminox watches unofficial essential gear and this is why the Navy SEALs along with other professionals around the world, such as, Lockheed Martin, choose Luminox.
The technology behind the Luminox brand ensures that you can see all the information that you need at just a glance, at any time during the day, and even in complete and utter darkness. Not only the United States Navy wears Luminox watches. Many other governmental military organizations and various Law Enforcement agencies also favor the brand.
The Luminox Light Technology, or LLT for short, is a self-powered illumination system that is made possible by the use of miniscule gas light sources or borosilicate glass inserted on the hands, markers and sometimes in the bezel which glow up to 100x brighter than any other watches with luminescent paint. With this remarkable tech, it can function even in complete and total darkness.
Furthermore, Luminox LLT does not need to be re-charged at all. That means you do not need to expose it to any light source whatsoever in order for it to glow nor does it use any type of battery to power it. These glass tubes will continually glow for 25 years or more and they are guaranteed for ten (10) years. Even though this unique tech does not rely on any sort of external light source or power source, or even needing a button pushed to operate, no, the light source just glows and continues to glow for 25 years or so.
If you are looking for a watch that will always be visible in low light settings without having to push a button and be able to check the time on the fly, then Luminox watches are one of the best out there and is a prime example of the watch that you are looking for. Luminox watches are not only great for military branches and law enforcement, but they are also superb timepieces for people who tend to work at night, hunters, campers, explorers, spelunkers, and more.
If you would like to learn more about Luminox watches or you are interested in purchasing one, then come visit Matheu’s Fine Watches & Jewelry and our staff will be more than happy to show you the available timepieces and help answer questions or concerns that you may have. For collectors, a tactical Luminox watch is a must-have for any collection to go alongside your timepieces.
If you are dead set on purchasing a Luminox watch then consider reading our next article where we go over our top 5 picks for Luminox watches that give the best visibility even in the darkest of settings. You can read more about the top 5 Luminox watches here.
About Matheu’s Fine Watches & Jewelry
Matheu’s Fine Watches & Jewelry has been providing quality products and professional services as a Family Owned and Operated business to the metropolitan Denver, CO area since 1951. Matheu’s Fine Watches & Jewelry was the very first watch repair and service facility ever opened in Colorado. Dan Matheu, a Certified Master Watchmaker, pioneered the watch repair and services business in Colorado. Today, Scott Matheu, his son, now operates Matheu’s Fine Watches & Jewelry. Scott Matheu had a vision to open a watch store in Highlands Ranch, CO fifteen years ago. His vision has led Matheu’s Fine Watches & Jewelry to not only be the largest watch repair and service facility in the Denver Metropolitan area but also the entire state of Colorado!
Whether you are in need of watch repair in Highlands Ranch, CO, watch engraving, or even if you have an antique watch that you would like appraised, you can count on Matheu’s Fine Watches & Jewelry to provide you with superior service each and every time. All of our watchmakers are factory trained and CW21 Certified by the American Watchmakers and Clockmakers Institute (AWCI). This certification has the most stringent standards for watchmakers performing repair, restoration, and service work on watches. With the largest service centers in the metropolitan Denver, CO area we are not only able to provide watch repair in Highlands Ranch, CO but to the entire 50 states as well.
Matheu’s Fine Watches & Jewelry is also a factory authorized service center for Hamilton, Tag Heuer, Breitling, Tissot, Oris and many more brands. When you use Matheu’s Fine Watches & Jewelry for your watch repair in Highlands Ranch, CO, you can rest assured knowing that we have the latest authorized equipment and technology to service your timepiece and you will also receive our (3) three-year warranty on major watch repairs that we provide. If you are considering getting your valuable timepiece repaired or restored, because of our CW21 Certification, you can be confident that Matheu’s Fine Watches & Jewelry will provide you with the highest quality level of watch repair and service. Our CW21 Certification ensures that we possess the superior skills and knowledge for servicing quality watches.
