Each Luminox watch employs tiny self-powered micro gas lights developed by the world leader in the luminous compound industry. These micro gas lights (borosilicate glass capsules) are installed into the hands, hour markers, and when necessary, bezels of the watches. Luminox watches need no external light source to "charge" the paint on the dial or hands in order to glow as do conventional luminous watches. Nor do they require the push of a button to light the dial as do watches with electroluminescence.

The US military has long recognized the advantages of micro gas light sources and their use is specified in procurement specification MIL-W-46374F.

All Luminox Watches Feature:
• Entirely Swiss made with multi-jewel Swiss quartz watch movements.
• Glows continuously for 25 years.
• Glow 100 times brighter than other luminous watches.
• Swiss illumination system is self powered No need to push a button or expose to light to activate illumination system.
• Illumination system is guaranteed for 10 years. Water and shock resistant.