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MATERIALS 1 CARBONOX ™ Luminox uses an innovative carbon compound material – CARBONOX ™ – for its ultra-lightweight watches. CARBONOX ™ is six times lighter than steel, three times lighter than titanium, non metallic, anti-allergenic and anti-magnetic. CARBONOX ™ has strong chemical resistance, very low thermal extension, low heat expansion and is weatherproof – creating a very rigid and hard finished watch case that takes ruggedness and durability to a whole new level. 2 CARBONOX ™+ CARBONOX ™ + is a high performance carbon long bar compound, in which carbon fibers count for 40% of the compound. In addition to the many consumer benefits already provided by CARBONOX ™, CARBONOX ™ + also delivers ultra-strong watch case, thanks to the rigidity of the carbon fibers, tensile strength, which is twice as high as with CARBONOX ™, while water absorption is three times lower. CARBONOX ™ + imparts a very modern and distinctive gray colour to the Luminox watches. 3 CRYSTAL Our sapphire crystals are scratch resistant with anti-reflective coatings for superior readability at all times. Our mineral crystals are specially hardened (550 to 650 Vickers), approximately 20% harder than conventional mineral crystals. 4 STAINLESS STEEL Luminox uses high grade 316L stainless steel which has superior strength. 316L steel is also more scratch resistant and will not oxidize, rust or change color. 5 TITANIUM A high-tech material used in industries where weight and strength is important such as aerospace and automobile racing. Titanium is as strong as some steels, but 45 % lighter and non-allergenic for those with sensitive skin.
