Luminox

Luminox was founded in 1989 by watch industry veteran Barry Cohen and his friend Richard Timbo after discovering Swiss self-powered tritium illumination technology. They set out to create affordable military dive watches with exceptional visibility in low-light or no-light situations. In 1994, the U.S. Navy SEALs approached Luminox to develop a reliable, luminous watch for their operations, leading to the iconic Navy SEAL series. The brand gained recognition for its 'Always Visible' technology using gaseous tritium light sources. In 2006, Swiss brand Mondaine acquired a 50% stake, providing access to European and Asian markets. Mondaine acquired full ownership in 2016. The brand has since expanded collaborations with Lockheed Martin for aviation-inspired collections featuring the SR-71 Blackbird, F-117 Nighthawk, F-16 Fighting Falcon, and F-22 Raptor.