The new Luminox Navy SEAL Foundation 3220 Gold Edition is proof that a tactical watch can be a little glamorous. While it won't turn you into a Navy SEAL, it will at least make you look like one.
Anniversary celebrations often bring with them valuable products that we really need – or at least convince ourselves we do. Foundation Navy SEAL Foundation, which has been supporting members of the elite US Navy SEALs and their families since 2000, is now celebrating 25 years of successful operations. To mark this honorable anniversary, their long-time partner, renowned watch manufacturer Luminox, decided to give the event a golden makeover. Literally.
But let's be honest: Luminox has been the official favorite of these military elites since 1992 anyway – in practice, this means that the watches should survive more than most mortals can endure, but still somehow aren't immune to your partner's complaints about yet another "necessary" purchase.
Elegant, tactical and a little “bling-bling”
New version of the watch Navy SEAL Foundation The 3220 is clad in luxurious gold IP 316L stainless steel, complemented by dramatic black accents. Not at all discreet, but still restrainedly elegant, the watch sends a clear message: “Yes, I am a fearless tactical watch, but where does it say that soldiers can’t be fashionable?”
The matte black dial is hidden behind anti-reflective sapphire crystal, while the 60-minute bezel combines gold with noticeable black details. Yes, even the date background is black - clearly Luminox wants to convey that the watch has its own dark character.
Brighter than your nightmares (and nighttime trips to the fridge)
If you’re afraid of the dark or just tired of wandering around your nightstand, Luminox has the answer to that dilemma: Luminox Light Technology (LLT). This iconic technology has been their trademark since the 1980s and here it glows in yellow and icy blue. LLT, integrated into the hands, hour markers and bezel, ensures brilliant visibility in all circumstances – whether it’s a secret mission or searching for snacks at 3 a.m. The good news: the light tubes will last around 25 years, longer than most of your New Year’s resolutions.
Specifications that can withstand family debates
The robust 43mm diameter, 12mm thick case can easily withstand pressure up to 200 meters deep, which means it can handle much more than your ego when your friends remind you that you really didn't need to buy another watch.
At the heart of the watch beats a reliable Swiss quartz movement, the RONDA 515, which will serve you flawlessly for 50 months. Just long enough to justify the next purchase of a new watch ("Ah, you know, the battery died - what could I do?!").
A black rubber strap provides comfort and added tactical durability, while the buckle, of course, perfectly matches the shiny case. Yes, this watch has the style of James Bond, but unlike him, it probably won't attract spies - but maybe at least some enviable views at a coffee shop downtown.
The price for a touch of SEAL prestige?
If you're willing to pay a little extra for a bit of military-glamorous charm on your wrist 795 dollars / 595.00 euros, the new Luminox Navy SEAL Foundation 3220 Gold Edition is now available on the official Luminox website. Because the truth is: there's always a good time to buy another watch - especially if it's a tactical-beauty combination that (maybe) won't get you out of trouble, but at least you'll look fantastic in trouble.
