14 Best Luminox Watches (Review) in 2021

If you want the fast-and-easy way to look like a total boss with Luminox, their EVO chronograph watch is your ticket to quick fashion. Featured as one of their most cost-effective and durable watches, you’re given a 47mm plastic case with up to 330 ft of water resistance, fitted with a Swiss quartz movement and analog display. They stuck with low-cost materials to bring their brand to you at a cheaper price, without compromising on quality by even a single hair.

You can utilize the full water resistance of this watch with your rubber watch strap (fitted with an engraved Luminox logo), and the diver’s classic buckle style closure. Synchronize your activities with the rotating bezel and chronograph function, all while resting under the assurity of the Flame Fusion crystal dial window. To slip Luminox around your wrist without hemorrhaging your paycheck, their popular 3081 EVO is exactly where you want to start. Make sure you also check our guide to the best dive watches for more great timepieces.

Not all men need a flashy watch; going all-black with a few charcoal undertones can keep it sleek without attracting too much attention. Luminox and their steel colormark blend high-end components into an agreeable style choice. First and foremost, the case is on the smaller side at 39mm, but crafted out of black ion-plated stainless steel to retain a durable, tenacious quality, while looking dashing as hell. That case includes a unidirectional bezel so you can get full use out of the remaining features, including the easily adjustable date window on the three o’clock mark.

If you’re a fan of diving, (or just having a watch that’s strong enough to withstand accidents), you’ll be stoked by the 660 ft of water resistance, accompanied by every diver’s dream: a sapphire dial window with scratch resistance. This will look like it’s fresh out of the box for years to come, and run like a dream thanks to the quartz movement. You get a flush bezel that’s protected by two subtle guards, and that same excellent ion-plated black stainless steel as a durable and adjustable bracelet band.

Building on their promise of quality over quantity, the Blackout Valjoux creates a smoky and intimidating atmosphere to turn any gentleman into a man of intrigue. This super subtle style is designed with such simple elements on the watch face, but they turned it up a notch when you get to the crowns. Your chronograph feature has an extremely accessible point thanks to the raised central crown, colliding with the thin stationary bezel to create a stylistic masterpiece.

Luminox also tempered this with the durability you need to get things done. Your 330 ft of water resistance is partially to thank on the synthetic sapphire crystal dial window, providing nearly impenetrable durability to the entire exterior. It’s also designed to protect your automatic self-winding movement and analog display, and triple subdials that meld into the charcoal watch face. Add the date window (built into the Luminox logo on the three o’clock mark), and you’ve got yourself a high-functioning piece of equipment that looks dashing as hell.

Focusing on a bit more subtly with this watch, Luminox went with a classic American style, while keeping everything high-end as usual. On the surface, you’ll have a sapphire crystal dial window protecting your field watch face, which includes a date window and day of the week display on opposite sides of the center. Prominent Arabic numeral markings mimic the coloration of your tanned leather watch strap, which is attached with two black bolts at each side.

Luminox Atacama Field also gives you the standard 330 ft of water resistance that most of their models feature. Wrapped up in a 47mm black ion-plated stainless steel case, you’ll get authentic Swiss quartz movement, running the analog display. While there’s no chronograph feature, there’s a prominent crown that adds another dimension of style and aesthetics that mimic other field watches. Quite simply, they keep the style low-key, and the function as brilliant as ever.

This is the embodiment of their Navy SEAL lineup at its absolute finest: the KM recon. Not only do you get a compass built into your rubber watch strap, but it includes all the protective features you would expect a SEAL to need out in the field. First of all, the importance of the anti-reflective properties on the sapphire crystal dial window can’t be overstated. It’s also one of the reasons you can bring this down to 330 ft underwater with little to no problem. From the 46mm resin case down to the superior watch face functions, you’ll be synchronized at all times.

You get a date window on the three o’clock marking, but you’ll also get luminous hands to help light up the night in adverse situations. Your case houses a standard quartz movement, powering the analog display, and keeping you moving at all times. Intricate markings with clear Arabic numerals provide clarity in all situations, and helps you look a bit more tactical. The guarded crown on the right hand side is extremely subtle as well. Find more great products like this by checking out our guide to the best Victorinox Swiss Army watches.

Luminox doesn’t fail to impress with these excellent concepts, and their 1801 might be one of their most classic “Americanesque” styles to date. This features a charcoal, sort of smoky black leather watch strap, which blends beautifully with the watch face. Your central dial, watch hands and stainless steel case mesh wonderfully together, tying the entire look into one succinct style. You’ll enjoy the luminous hands that help light up the sapphire case back, and illuminate key points on the watch face to switch the perspective of your watch from cool and classic, to dark and brilliant.

The 1801 also features a day and date calendar window, and 165 ft of water resistance. While that’s a bit less than what Luminox usually does, this watch is designed to be durable, but designated for style over function. You’ll be able to light up your watch face for up to twenty-five years before it goes out, while also getting a two-year warranty on your Swiss mechanical movement. Slap on the comfortable leather strap, feel that lightweight build on your wrist, and continue your day like a total boss.

Ready to take the deep dive? Featuring one of their most impressive models to date, the ANU 4200 model comes with a ton of the greatness you’d expect from Luminox, and a few added benefits. First of all, it bolsters a minimalist design and an ultralight carry weight of just under four ounces. For those gents who want a watch, but don’t want to attract too much attention with it. You’ll be met with Arabic numerals in stark white, contrasting with the red seconds hand and Luminox logo frame, and blending with the sword-style minute and hour hands.

But the real magic is in what you can’t see. You’re rocking a quartz movement and analog display (what else did you expect?), as well as a sapphire glass dial window, featuring an anti-reflective coating. That’s going to come in handy after you pull up from the water, after travelling down to 660 ft underwater. That’s where the appreciation for the rubber strap, and the luminous hands come into play. Don’t forget to also check our guide to the best tactical watches for more great products like this.

For style, for sport, or anything you really need: Luminox reads in between the lines and makes their watches multifunctional, but their Black Ops version also aims to make you feel like a total BAMF. This black and red clad watch features a durable resin case, and a rubber watch strap with a ridged track of grooves in dual stripes on the exterior. When you flip the case over, you’ll see the stainless steel watch back, keeping all those components in full motion while you put this to the test.

Dive down as low as 660 ft with this bad boy, and experience the full power of the mineral dial window, and the swiss quartz movement that refuses to budge under pressure. This is where you’ll be able to utilize your luminous hands and unidirectional bezel accordingly, and get the most out of your Black Ops. For an added benefit, you’ll also notice the double security gasket to ensure full function under any situation that the specifications warrant. If you love playing golf, check out our guide to the best golf GPS watches.

They refuse to tone it down on the crazy things that their watches can do. The SEA model includes a staggering 660 ft of water resistance, and while they say it isn’t designed for diving, you can do just about every other marine activity with no problem. That rating is partially credited to the mineral dial window, providing pressure resistance under the most intimidating situations. Moving inward, your watch is powered by an authentic Swiss quartz movement.

You’ll find something that isn’t traditionally used in water-ready watches: a nylon strap. Nylon is notorious for being durable under just about every instance, and their olive green military-inspired band follows suit. It’s strapped underneath your 45mm stainless steel case, fitted with a prominent guarded crown, and external markings on the outskirts of the watch face. That watch face features a date window, as well as a widely visible display for optimal viewing in adverse conditions.

Looks a bit different from what we’ve been dealing with, right? That’s because Luminox is always trying to push boundaries, and that’s plain to see with this colorful, sporty representation of their ability to think outside the box. Starting from the strap, you get a black and red leather strap with a buckle closure system, which feels soft on your wrist. The black leather coloration blends through the outer case, and bleeds into the crown, creating the aesthetic that your stainless steel case has been encapsulated in darkness.

From there, you’ll get etched markings on the exterior of your case, as well as minimalist dark navy blue numerals on your subtle watch face. With four watch hands, each in different degrees of color, you’ll always be granted an easy read of the time (especially because they’re also luminous). You know that Luminox is always rocking that quartz movement and analog display, and on the SXC, that’s protected by a hardened mineral dial window, which also grants you up to 660 ft of water resistance. Looks good, feels good, works even better: it’s a triple threat.

Their SXC lineup is designed for a more sport-themed gent, but their PC Carbon model comes across as a futuristic timepiece that just about anyone can enjoy. Your luminous hands and case emulate a neon blue, sporting stark white markings and a red GMT zone hand. The PC Carbon model blends a tactical feeling with the ability to wear this watch casually, but doesn’t skimp on the extreme qualities that we’ve come to known Luminox for.

660 ft of water resistance is yours to command, thanks to the hardened mineral crystal dial window and the durable stainless steel case back that protects your quartz movement. You’ll get a few smaller enjoyments, such as the subtle crown and date window on the three o’clock mark, but you’ll feel right at home in the durable rubber watch strap. It features a standard buckle closure like you’d find on a leather strap, but also has interior grooves to prevent sweating and odor buildup during daily use.

Black and steel are old friends, and always do an excellent job at complementing one another. Luminox took to this classic design with their own solutions, creating a unique and dually timeless look that can enhance any gentleman’s wardrobe. Starting from the outside in, you get a durable stainless steel bracelet style watch strap, blending into the thin steel case. You’ll quickly see the outer markings overlapping, and spilling over towards your crown and chronograph.

That crown is flush with two guards, making it a subtle addition, and keeping the eye fixated on the center. Through a mix of the triple subdial, crystal white hands and gray-white markings, you’ll always have something to look at. You’ll also get luminous hands with this model, as well as a startling 660 ft of water resistance, partially due to the high-grade mineral dial window. Everything about Luminox 3182 screams high fashion, but luckily, you’re only paying the affordable asking price that Luminox sets.

If you’re wondering what it takes to be ready for everything, then you needn’t look further than the Leather-Back model. It takes its name from the colorations of sea turtles, including the dark olive watch face, exterior bezel markings, and the light touch of orange on the seconds hand and four interior markings. As one of Luminox’s most inexpensive watches with a high-end feel, you’ll revel in the savings, while enjoying the extended lifespan and durability compared to other brand lookalikes.

They didn’t name it after leather-backs for nothing: you’ll be getting 330 ft water resistance rating to swim in the murky blue, backed by the power of a hardened mineral dial window and the power of the quartz movement. Smaller features to enjoy are the date window, luminous hands, and the intricacy of the Luminox logo beneath the twelve o’clock marking. For a blend of tactical feel with a touch of everyday style.

If you’re going for a blend between a SEAl look and some sporty attributes, the Coronado is just the ticket. Including their custom black and yellow rubber watch strap, this unit comes with a durable resin case, and a fantastic water depth of 660 ft. If the dial window were one notch higher, you’d have a regular diving watch here. That dial window is made out of a scratch-resistant mineral material, making it perfect for the day-to-day and light abrasions along the way.

Between the coloration that blends into the stitched pattern on the strap, you also get an excellent stylistic element from the flush crown, and curved case edges that skirt around the outer markings. In every way, this is a durable, waterproof tactical watch, especially with the inclusive date window and luminous hands for nighttime viewing. It’s Luminox, so you know it’s sporting a quartz movement and analog display, creating one of the most reliable timepieces in their collection.