Does the lume need charging?

No. The tritium gas tubes glow on their own for years, day or night, without sunlight or a button.

Is it good for swimming?

It is rated to 100 m, which covers swimming and showering. It is not a dive watch, so avoid deep diving.

How does it compare with a G-Shock?

The Luminox gives always-on glow and a Swiss quartz movement in a steel-style case. A G-Shock is tougher, lighter and has a louder alarm and more functions.

The watch on its strap, a presentation box and the manual. Check the listing for the exact strap fitted.

Will the tritium tubes fade?

Yes, gradually. Tritium has a half-life of about 12 years, so brightness drops over time and tubes can be replaced by Luminox service.

Is the alarm loud enough to wake me?

Most owners say no. Treat it as a reminder chime rather than a wake-up alarm.

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Luminox Atacama Field Chrono Alarm Men's Watch 1942

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Name: Luminox Atacama Field Chrono Alarm Men's Watch 1942
Brand: Luminox
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Luminox Atacama Field Chrono Alarm Men's Watch 1942

The Luminox Atacama Field Chrono Alarm men's watch, for outdoor types who like a rugged timepiece.

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About the Luminox Atacama Field Chrono Alarm Men's Watch 1942

The Luminox Atacama Field Chrono Alarm 1942 is a 45 mm field watch with a chronograph, a daily alarm and Luminox's tritium gas tubes that glow for years without charging. It runs on a Swiss quartz movement with a carbon-reinforced case and a 100 m water rating. That puts it against field chronographs from Victorinox and G-Shock: the Luminox wins on always-on night visibility and loses on size and alarm volume. Owners like the rugged look and the glow; some find it bulky and the alarm too quiet to wake them.

Best forOutdoor and field useLow-light and night wearBuyers wanting a Swiss quartz chronographFans of tactical styling

Pros

Tritium tubes stay visible all night without a light charge
Swiss quartz chronograph with alarm and date
Carbon-reinforced case keeps weight down for its size
100 m water resistance suits swimming and rain
Sapphire-coated crystal resists scratches

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