Luminox started its relationship with the Navy SEAL teams over 20 years ago when SEALs first discovered the unique self-powered illumination technology found in Luminox watches, and requested a watch series be made for them. Since that first meeting Luminox has continuously updated its line of watches to meet the demanding requirements of this community of warriors as well as the needs of other elite forces around the world.
The Navy SEAL Colormark series is the evolution of that original series of timepieces.
In 2013 Luminox had the opportunity to refine one of its watches to specifically address the needs of maritime commandos with the direct collaboration of SEALs, both active duty and retired. This partnership resulted in the A.N.U. (Authorized for Navy Use) series featuring a stainless steel case, with screw crown and case back, sapphire crystal, multi-jewel Swiss quartz movement and 10 year lithium battery.
The Luminox Spec Ops Challenge features a 45mm case made of black PVD plated stainless steel with a screw down crown & case back, unidirectional ratcheting bezel, antireflective sapphire crystal. The watch is water resistant to 200 meters and has a signature PU strap and Luminox self-powered illumination. Swiss Made.
The watch is sold as a set with an interchangeable webbing textile strap and changing tool. A percentage of the proceeds of the sales of these watches goes to the Navy SEAL Foundation. The Navy SEAL Foundation provides immediate and ongoing support and assistance to the
Luminox, the original self-powered luminous watch brand, is the watch of choice for U.S. Navy SEALs, F-117 NighthawkTM stealth jet pilots, other elite forces and professional divers. Luminox watches glow up to 25 years in any light condition and are always visible. Tough, powerful and accurate, Swiss-made Luminox is the ultimate night vision gear for serious athletes, rugged outdoorsmen and other peak performers.