Get into a discussion of glow on watches, and invariably you’ll come around to the topic of tritium tubes. There’s good reason for that, as you get some pretty amazing colors, and a consistent amount of light given off (well, until you hit the half-life of tritium) as compared to luminous paints. Luminox has been making them for ages, and now they’ve teamed up with Colorado-based Ball & Buck to create the Ball and Buck Special Edition Atacama Field Automatic.
What is the Ball and Buck x Luminox Special Edition Atacama Field Automatic Wrist Watch?
Unsurprisingly, the Ball and Buck Special Edition Atacama Field Automatic started life as Luminox Atacama Field Automatic. Then, for this version, you’re getting a camo pattern applied to the dial (keeping the military time scale visible) and chapter ring, along with the Ball & Buck logo appearing on the dial. Here’s what else they have to say about the design:
Ball and Buck infused its signature touches on this military favorite: Original Ball and Buck camo
provides the backdrop for the face and a sapphire crystal exposition case back shows off the 26
jewel automatic Swiss movement. Subtle blaze orange accents can be found throughout the
design which includes Luminox Light Technology providing maximum visibility even in the
darkest environments. There’s even a secret detail that highlights Ball and Buck founder’s four
generations of sporting heritage.
Who’s it for?
In general, Luminox watches are for anyone who wants a tough and durable watch that you’ll be able to read the time on, no matter how dark or bright it happens to be. With this Ball and Buck collaboration, this takes things a bit more in the direction of the active outdoorsman who wants to have a bit of their field gear with them whether or not they’re headed out to the field.
How can you get a Ball and Buck x Luminox Special Edition Atacama Field Automatic Wrist Watch?
For this launch, we’re giving you a little bit of a heads up. The Ball and Buck Special Edition Atacama Field Automatic will be available on November 16th, with two different editions being offered up:
- Launch Edition 1/76 Numbered Ball and Buck x Luminox Atacama Field with leather and ballistic nylon watch bands, certificate of authenticity, and premium watch box: $1,498
- Ball and Buck x Luminox Atacama Field Watch with leather watch band: $1,248
If you want to get one, set your calendar reminder to head over to ballandbuck.com
Tech Specs
- Origin: Swiss Made
- Always Visible: Constant glow for up to 25 years in any light condition
- Size/Diameter: 44mm
- Water Resistance: 200 meters, 20 ATM, 660 feet, individually tested
- Movement: Swiss Automatic SELLITA SW220-1 HH5
- Case: 316L stainless steel
- Bezel: 316L stainless steel, fixed bezel
- Case back: 316L stainless steel, transparent, screw-in
- Crystal: Sapphire crystal, anti-reflective coating
- Crown: 316L stainless steel screw down
- Height: 14mm
- Weight: 115gr
- Strap
- Brown Leather strap with stainless steel brushed signature buckle, 24/22mm
- Green Textile strap with stainless steel brushed signature buckle, 24mm
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