Luminox is not the typical brand that W&R does reviews on. It has a special place and deserves some acknowledgement, Luminox is an American success story. In 1994 Luminox was called upon by the US Navy SEALs to make an even tougher watch  than the ones currently in use that could withstand their training and missions. Luminox is known for their Tritium Gas Illumination System, this is tritium gas filled tubes. Unlike Superluminova, it always glows 24/7!

  A few generations later emerges the Luminox Tactical Navy SEAL Dive watch. This version now comes in a lightweight tactical version. The case, bezel, case back, and strap are black giving a nice stealth like appearance. The case and bezel are made of reinforced PC carbon fiber. This watch has a Swiss Quartz movement, mineral crystal, and comes on a black polyurethane strap. 

Pros - Tough watch, good enough for the US Navy SEALs!

Consideration - Mineral crystal scratches easily.

  Luminox goes stealth with the Blackout 6402BO watch! The watches case and bracelet are stainless steel and have a PVD application applied to give the watch the “blackout” appearance. The best part about Luminox watches is the now famous Tritium Gas Illumination System. The Blackout watch uses blue tritium tubes that illuminate blue, giving further uniqueness to this watch. There is even a gas filled capsule in the bezel where the lume dot would be located. It is protected by sapphire crystal and the dial is as well. The tritium tubes are used at every hour marker and on all the hands and will glow all night long, 24/7 in the dark. The hands and numerals are black, while the dial is very dark gray in appearance. The Blackout 6402 is powered by a Swiss Quartz movement secured in the 46mm case.

  Like all Luminox watches, it is tough and rugged. It also meets or exceeds all U.S. Armed Forces Military Specifications, that’s tough! 

Pros - Stealth look works well on this watch, blue tritium illumination, rugged

Consideration - PVD can not be buffed out for scratches/scuffs