SERIES
BEAR GRYLLS
Luminox announced its historic partnership with Bear Grylls, the world’s most recognized face of survival and outdoor adventure, and launched the Luminox X Bear Grylls Collection.
Each watch features specifications selected by Bear Grylls to meet the needs of adventurers. The collection spans Luminox’s Sea, Air, and Land environments, with every model featuring Luminox Light Technology (LLT) for visibility in any lighting conditions.
SERIES
SEA
Our watches have been valued and worn by maritime experts around the world for more than 30 years. Their robust construction, water resistance, and energy-independent illumination system make them the perfect companions for outdoor activities and everyday life.
SERIES
LAND
Luminox watches are built for all the adventures and activities of your life and are often tested by some of the toughest elite forces around the world. Professionals such as the Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue (ICE-SAR) and military forces worldwide rely on Luminox Light Technology. When time is of the essence, Luminox watches are the perfect companions, thanks to their exceptional visibility in all conditions.
SERIES
AIR
Take to the skies with our Air Series. Built for durability and exceptional illumination, these watches feature Luminox Light Technology (LLT), providing reliable visibility in any conditions. The series originated from our partnerships with renowned fighter aircraft manufacturers, relationships that continue today.
Brand Story
1989
Luminox (Lumi is latin for light while Nox is Latin for night) was born in 1989, driven by a commitment to offer cutting-edge luminescence and readability in its line of high-performance sports watches.
Since then, we refer to the illumination technology in the Luminox watches as the Luminox Light Technology (LLT).
1992
The Assistant Officer in Charge (AOIC) for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), West Coast, Nick North, together with the Luminox founder, Barry Cohen, worked to develop a watch.
1994
After Luminox provided the watches, more elite units contacted the brand directly, including the U.S. Coast Guard, New York City Police Department, Singapore Air Force, Special Military Forces Israel and many other law enforcement groups.
1998
Luminox was approached by Air Force pilots flying the F-117 Nighthawk™ Stealth fighter jet. This initial contact turned into a worldwide license agreement to produce timepieces.
2002
The U.S. Bobsleigh and Skeleton Teams win six medals during the Salt Lake City Olympic Winter Games. The teams wore co-branded Luminox Colormark watches 3001 and 3957.
2003
Luminox opens its first mono-brand store in Tokyo. Luminox now has four mono-brand stores in Japan.
2005
Luminox creates the first SR-71 Blackbird™ Limited Edition timepieces.
2007
Launch of the Luminox Colormark 3051 Series — the evolution of the original timepieces — soon to become the best-selling series of Luminox watches.
2008
Luminox expands its presence globally to more than 50 countries and becomes a truly global brand.
2009
Luminox partners with counter terrorism expert and undersea explorer Scott Cassell. Cassell is a dive professional and relies on Luminox watches as part of his essential diving gear.
2010
Luminox is proud to introduce its 50 bar (500 meter / 1500 feet) Deep Dive Automatic Series — Essential Gear for serious divers and a certified watch for use by professionals — complying with the strict and extremely high standards of ISO 6425 for diving watches.
2011
Launch of the first Luminox RECON series with the Point Man 8820.
2015
Luminox initiates the Luminox Special Operations Challenge (LSOC): honoring its heritage.
2017
New Swiss-Made law: The new Swiss-Made law came into effect as of January 2017 and all Luminox Watches continue to fulfil the new Swiss-Made regulations.
2018
Luminox named Official Partner of the Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue (ICE-SAR). To celebrate and commemorate this partnership, Luminox has created a special ICE-SAR Arctic Series.
2020
Luminox announced its historic partnership with Bear Grylls, the world's most recognized face of survival and outdoor adventure and is rolling out the full Luminox X Bear Grylls collection.
In partnership with Bear Grylls and #tide, Luminox launches its first sustainable watch where the case, bezel and strap are made from 100% recycled ocean waste plastic.
2022
Building on the success of the Pacific Diver series, Luminox launches a day/date chronograph version of its already iconic model.
2023
Luminox launched its Mil-Spec watch, built against the performance specification standard of MIL-PRF-46374G. This means its design and colors, its water resistance, its robustness, quality and material sourcing reflect the standards of the US Department of Defense.
2021
Luminox continues offering appealing watches to all outdoor adventurers!
Luminox Technology
WHAT SETS US APART
Discover the innovations behind every Luminox timepiece, from Swiss Made craftsmanship and Luminox Light Technology (LLT) to durable CARBONOX™ materials, engineered for uncompromising performance.