![]() ![]() At this point, it was being used as paint for aircraft and submarines. The paint technology was discovered by Kenzo Nemoto, who sold the technology to the military during the war. This watch also has an interesting history. Around 10 minutes of exposure to sunlight allows the Seiko Lumibrite watch to stay illuminated for up to five hours. ![]() ![]() ![]() The result is a luminescent watch that will let you check the time clearly anytime when you’re in the dark. The company has the Lumibrite technology, which is basically a non-radioactive (and 100% safe) luminous paint/coating that gets its energy from sunlight and other sources of light and stores it in the watch. Japanese brand Seiko is another name to look out for if you’re investing on a night watch. Seiko SRPB55 Black Ion Prospex Dive Watch (Image: Amazon) The next watch on the list is the Seiko Men’s SRPB55. If you’re looking for a relatively affordable luminous watch (priced around $300 and below), this is not the one for you! Seiko SRPB55 Men’s Black Ion The downside: this watch delivers brilliantly in illumination, durability, and style, but it’s not cheap. This one has a water resistance of up to 200 feet and is powered by an analog-quartz movement. Paying homage to an important jet in aviation history, this analog, Swiss-made model is made of stainless steel so it’s guaranteed durable and has an anti-reflective sapphire crystal that’s both functional and stylish. There is no need to press any buttons, too. This model boasts of a self-powered illumination, one of its most well-known features, that lets the user easily view the time even in extremely dim lighting situations. Luminox Nighthawk Blackout (Image: Amazon) Luminox created the F-117 Nighthawk 6400 Series after they were commissioned by military pilots to make a design that they can use for flying. Luminox is known for being extremely durable, their watches are worn by special forces including watches designed specifically for the US Navy SEALs, so this one is sure to last you a long time too. In addition, the Swiss-made Quartz movement is powered by a lithium battery that will last you about a decade. Having military specs, another unique feature of the Mariner 6250 is the water resistance of up to 200 feet, making it a great choice for water sports. This is an illumination system on the hands an hours that neither needs any natural light source nor requires a press of a button to illuminate-and stays this way for decades without having to recharge. Available in stainless steel and black leather straps with black or red stitching, this series has the famous Tritium Illumination that’s excellent for night viewing. The Luminox Mariner diving watch is the best of both worlds: an extremely durable sports watch that’s also a stylish dress watch. Luminox Men’s Black Dial Swiss Quartz (Image: Amazon) This one’s more on the pricey side, but if you are looking for a watch that is both stylish and functional, the Luminox Mariner Series is one that you should definitely consider. The watch has tiny gas lights embedded in it called borosilicate glass capsules, which allows it to glow in the dark instantly. As mentioned above, it has a state of the art illumination technology that allows it to always remain brightly lit. You also do not need to push any button to illuminate it. What makes this watch unique is that it does not require sunlight to charge the dial and hands. The Luminox is also scratch and water resistant (up to 200 meters, which means that you can use it for recreational swimming and diving) made of mineral crystal, and weighs less than 50z. The original Navy Seal watch comes in various styles but all boast of an exceptional illumination system that is 100 times brighter than other luminous watches available in the market today. Luminox Men’s Quartz Watch XS-3051-L (Image: Amazon) This Swiss-made Lumino has a self-powered illumination technology that allows you to see clearly in the dark. Victorinox Swiss Army Night Vision Watch. ![]()
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