January, 2009
Luminox watches
Posted on January 29, 2009 |
History of Luminox watches
By Zai G Zhu
The theory behind this innovative watch design was intended to appeal to the sports enthusiasts. To get the point across about the special and unique ability of this new style of watches, the two businessmen aptly named their new company Luminox. Unlike other watches that can light up, the Luminox watches are powered by tiny gas lights called borosilicate glass capsules. In the beginning, the Luminox Watch Company was having a bit of a struggle to get the notice necessary to really grow as a company. By early in 1994, the Luminox company was able to offer the original SEAL Dive Series I. For the next 5 years, Luminox focused on the sales of their plastic watches. The Luminox Watch Company is amazing example of what hard work, dedication, and having a product the U.S. military needs can do. In order to incorporate this facility, Luminox watches undergo additional manufacturing steps that no other watches in the world do. The history of Luminox is closely tied to this unique feature of its watches. In 1993 the company received an invitation from the procurement officer of the US Navy SEAL teams to supply it with a specially designed range of watches. The US navy’s Sea, Air and Land (SEAL) teams needed a dive watch for use on their night missions. Demand for the watches started to grow. The company started selling its plastic model Luminox watches. After selling several thousands of its plastic model watches for five years, the company introduced the first steel version, with carbon fiber bezel, in 1999. The steel version of the SEAL dive watches was an instant success. Luminox subsequently acquired rights to develop watches for the unique requirements of aviation industry. Thus was born another range of watches in the Luminox group. Visit our article about Geneva Watches and Alarm Watches
Divers Watch
Posted on January 28, 2009 |
Divers Watch Features
Author By Simon Hemmings
Watch Case
Elapsed time controller
Analog divers watch will often feature a rotating bezel, which is used to read elapsed time from a specific point. As time elapses the reading can be read of the bezel. On a divers watch the bezel is “unidirectional”, meaning the bezel can be turned in a single direction as turning it the wrong way can so not to increase the length of time under water. Digital dive watches usually perform this function by use of a standard stop watch function. Digital dive watches may also feature a depth gauge and logging features.
Strap/bracelet
Generally a divers watch features a rubber, silicone rubber or polyurethane strap or a metal bracelet of adequate length to allow the wearing of a wet or dry suit. Bezel Markings
Most contemporary dive watches with conspicuous 15 or 20 minute markings on their bezels, are the result of copying of a Rolex bezel design back from the 1950s. Back then divers typically planned a dive to a certain maximum depth based on US Navy dive tables, and dove according to the planned dive profile.
Crown
The typical analog divers watch must have a water resistant crown else it would flood. There are however models that have crowns that are operated like the crowns of normal no diver’s analog watches. Screw down locking crowns and traditionally operated water resistant crowns can not be operated under water.
Seiko Watches Explores Scuba Diving With Seiko SKA367 Diver’s Watch
The all new Seiko men’s kinetic 200 meter dive watch from Seiko watches model number SKA367 is all of this and more, and is definitely worth taking a lot at and reading about if you are looking for a reliable yet stylish dive watch from one of the world’s foremost watchmakers. Just like other Seiko watches, the company has given importance to hour markers and hands as well while designing this watch. Perhaps the most useful function of theSeiko Men’s Kinetic 200 Meter Dive Watch is that it does not need a battery. Seiko’s patented Kinetic technology allows for the movement of the wearer’s wrist to perpetually charge the watch and keep it functional. Kinetic technology is utilized on many Seiko watches models. This feature is especially useful for the Seiko SKA367 model.
Of course for dive watches water resistance plays a key role in determining the value of a dive watch. The Seiko SKA367 from Seiko watches has a water resistance of 200 meters, keeping the watch safe up to 660 feet below the surface. At those depths you need to have confidence in your watch, and this watch does not disappoint. Seiko’s focus is always on excellence, whether with dress watches, sport watches, and everything in between. They do not disappoint with the Seiko Men’s Kinetic 200 Meter Dive Watch. You can find Seiko SKA367 as well as other fine Seiko watches at Nextday watches.