Does it need light to glow?

No. Tritium gas tubes in the hands and markers glow on their own for years, day or night, without charging.

The case is 43 mm across in CARBONOX carbon composite, which wears large on most wrists.

Is the crystal scratch resistant?

Yes. It uses sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating.

The watch comes with its box and warranty papers.

Does it show a second time zone?

No. The dial has a 12- and 24-hour scale, not a second time zone.

Is it good for swimming?

It is a field watch with a rubber strap; check the caseback for its water-resistance rating before swimming.

Where is the Luminox Men's Atacama Field 1961 Watch cheapest?

At WatchWarehouse.com, for $381.00, 23% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Luminox Men's Atacama Field 1961 Watch?

Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 45 ratings.

Where can I buy the Luminox Men's Atacama Field 1961 Watch?

12 stores we checked sell it, including WatchWarehouse.com, Swiss Watch & Diamond Exchange, Cirelli Jewelers, Altman Luggage Co., John Bull Clothing.

Luminox Men's Atacama Field 1961 Watch Price History: $381.00

What reviewers say

4.7 / 545 ratings

Owners rate it highly, praising the glow, the light carbon case and the rugged build. The main complaints are the size and the legibility of the blacked-out dial.

What people mention

IlluminationPraisedOwners say the tritium tubes stay bright at night without any charging.
Case weightPraisedThe CARBONOX case is described as light and comfortable for its size.
BuildPraisedBuyers report a rugged, well-made watch with a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.
SizeCriticisedSome owners find the 43 mm case too big for smaller wrists.
LegibilityMixedThe red accents help, but the all-black dial can be hard to read in dim light.

From Swiss Watch & Diamond Exchange

Inspired by the Atacama Desert; full blackout design with textured finish dial
Large dial displays 12- and 24-hour clock
Red-tipped second hand and red arrow next to the date at 3 o'clock for instant readability
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
43 mm CARBONOX™ case matched with a black rubber strap
Self-powered illumination glows up to 25 years in any light condition

Materials: 316L stainless steel case back (screw back); CARBONOX™ case; black rubber strap with black textile on top and tone-in-tone stitching; sapphire crystal
Fit: 43 mm case; men's / unisex / ladies
Guarantee: Factory 2 Year Warranty
Returns: No returns accepted on "Never Worn / New" watches.
Shipping: Free fully insured domestic shipping; orders over a threshold are charged case by case based on value; ships by UPS or FedEx with signature required; internatio
In the box: Box: YES, Papers: Warranty

About the Luminox Men's Atacama Field 1961 Watch

The Luminox Atacama Field 1961 is inspired by the Atacama Desert. Its full blackout design and textured dial evoke the desert's terrain and rugged landscape. The large dial shows both a 12-hour and a 24-hour clock.

A red-tipped second hand and a red arrow next to the date at 3 o'clock make the dial easy to read at a glance. The sapphire crystal has an anti-reflective coating. Self-powered illumination glows for up to 25 years in any light condition.

The case is 43 mm and made of CARBONOX™, with a 316L stainless steel screw-back case back. The black rubber strap has black textile on top and tone-in-tone stitching.

Case size: 43 mm
Case material: CARBONOX™
Case back: 316L stainless steel, screw back
Crystal: Sapphire with anti-reflective coating
Strap: Black rubber with black textile on top and tone-in-tone stitching
Display: 12- and 24-hour clock, date at 3 o'clock
Illumination: Self-powered, glows up to 25 years
Fit: Men's / unisex / ladies
In the box: Box and warranty papers