Luminox’s Latest Ultra-Tough Watch Is an Exercise in Precision Military Navigation

With its ties to Navy SEALs, Icelandic SAR teams and more, Luminox has inexorable connections to some of the most lauded and respected tactical organizations on the planet. So it should come as no surprise that the brand’s latest watch continues in that tradition.

However, the Luminox Recon Navigation Specialist 8830 Series is special, even among its siblings, for several reasons. This GMT timepiece was designed alongside Andrea Micheli, a former Swiss Army Military Security NCO and internationally recognized tactical specialist, with precision navigation in mind.

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Not all who wander are lost

The 8830’s navigational prowess begins with its movement. Hidden inside its case, there’s a Ronda 515.24H Swiss quartz. Not only is this movement highly accurate, but it’s a GMT — meaning the watch can track two time zones at once.

But that’s just the start of it. Beyond its dual-time capabilities, the watch dial also has a bevy of markings that assist in precision navigation. Specifically, it’s equipped with a tachymeter bezel.

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However, this tachymeter bezel is special and stands apart from others. Traditional versions are designed for high-speed travel, like in cars. However, this one is a slower scale, as it is made specifically with walking speeds in mind, helping those crossing terrain on foot track their distance.

But it doesn’t stop there. Even the strap gets in on the action via an integrated, removable compass. Better still, the rubber strap itself has integrated map scales and ruler markings to make tracking your journey, wherever it might take you, even simpler.

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Ultralight, ultra-tough

Another signature of Luminox’s offerings is toughness. Like its siblings, this watch offers that quality in spades.

For instance, the case is made from the brand’s carbon-based Carbonox proprietary material, which is exceptionally lightweight but also remarkably durable and tough. It’s also shock- and scratch-resistant, for a little extra bonus.

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That material also extends to the watch’s unidirectional rotating bezel (which has an aluminum inlay,) furthering the overall toughness, lightness and so forth. The watch also gets an IP Black stainless steel push-pull crown and sapphire antireflective crystal.

It’s also worth noting that, like all Luminox watches, the dial also features Luminox Light Technology, multicolored lume that’s good for up to 25 years of visibility in low-light conditions.

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Pricing and availability

The Luminox Recon Navigation Specialist 8830 Series watches are now available on the brand’s site for $945 in either blue or green color schemes.

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Luminox Recon Navigation Specialist 8830 Series

Specs

Case Size	46mm
Movement	Ronda 515.24H Swiss quartz
Water Resistance	200m

• $945 at Luminox

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