If you’re into free diving or scuba diving as a hobby, or even if your job involves commercial diving or even technical diving for research or exploration purposes, you’re probably aware of how important it is to keep track of time while you’re underwater. Doing so not only will help you to keep track of how much air you still have left in your tank, but it will also help you to accurately calculate decompression stops so that you can safely eliminate absorbed inert gases such as nitrogen or helium from the body tissues before emerging to the surface. One great way to keep track of time while diving underwater is to use a diving watch, as these watches are specifically designed to withstand significantly higher pressures than other types of wristwatches, and they offer divers the best level of readability while being underwater. So, if you’re an experienced diver looking for a diving watch that’s reliable and built to last, then check out the Luminox X Volition America Leatherback SEA Turtle Giant.
The Luminox X Volition America Leatherback SEA Turtle Giant is a special edition high-end quartz diving watch which features an ultra-durable construction, a Water-Resistance Rating up to 330 ft. / 100m, a Ronda 515, HH6 3 hand Swiss quartz mechanism for its hands and date movement for which it boasts 50 months of battery life, plus a proprietary Luminox Light Technology lighting system powered by a completely self-powered illumination technology that provides a constant glow for nighttime visibility that can last up to 25 years.
Designed in a collaboration between Luminox and Volition America, this high-end quartz diving watch offers divers and outdoors enthusiasts a wristwatch that they can rely on to easily keep track while diving or exploring the outdoors.
Now, let’s have a more detailed look at the Luminox X Volition America Leatherback SEA Turtle Giant and check out everything that this special edition high-end quartz diving watch has to offer you.
DESIGN & SPECS
Starting with the watch’s size, the Luminox X Volition America Leatherback SEA Turtle Giant comes at a reasonably standard size for a diving watch, meaning it’s not too bulky, with its case measuring exactly 44 mm in diameter by 12.15 mm thick / tall. The watch’s case packs a reasonably compact size that makes it comfortable to wear on your wrist, and its case is also incredibly lightweight, weighing just 0.11 lbs. (50 g), so you can expect to achieve a really comfortable fit while wearing it.
Furthermore, this diving watch also sports a unique and beautiful design that’s inspired by the US Navy, the ocean, and the sport of diving. More specifically, this watch is a special edition that’s part of Luminox’s Leatherback SEA Turtle collection of dive watches. This special edition is available in an exclusive Navy Out color model, which features a discrete Navy camo pattern with a gorgeous Dark Navy Blue color palette, plus a red sweep seconds watch hand.
When it comes to the watch’s construction, the Luminox X Volition America Leatherback SEA Turtle Giant also packs an ultra-durable and heavy-duty construction that’s built to last, coming equipped with a case and a unidirectional rotating bezel that are both made of a durable fiberglass compound material. This choice of material makes this diving watch capable of withstanding a rugged lifestyle out on the sea, whether you’re a professional diver or a proud member of the US Navy.
At the back-side of the watch’s case, there’s a super-sturdy case back made of a high-grade 316L Stainless Steel that’s neatly stamped with Volition America’s official logo.
Integrated under its 316L stainless steel case base, there’s a double-security gasket (a silicone O-Ring) that keeps all of its internal components perfectly protected from water damage.
Adding up to its ultra-durable construction, the Luminox X Volition America Leatherback SEA Turtle Giant also integrates a sturdy Navy Blue-plated 316L Stainless Steel crown that’s built with small little metallic cogs that make it easy to hold when you require to regulate the watch’s hands (i.e. its different time dials).
Then, regarding the watch’s wrist-strap, this high-end quartz diving watch features a rubber strap that’s equipped with a stainless steel buckle.
At its front-side, the watch’s unidirectional rotating bezel comes equipped with a high-grade glass cover made of a tough mineral crystal that’s especially hardened to withstand accidental bumps and scratches.
Moreover, the watch’s ultra-durable construction is also rated to be Water-Resistance Rating up to 330 ft. / 100m.
For its hands and date movement, the Luminox X Volition America Leatherback SEA Turtle Giant utilizes a Ronda 515, HH6 3 hand Swiss quartz mechanism, which includes 3 watch hands for its hours, minutes, sweep seconds, plus a date window. The watch’s 3-hand Swiss quartz mechanism is powered by a 395 cell battery, from which you can expected to get you around 50 months of battery life.
Last but not least, this high-end quartz diving watch also comes equipped with a proprietary Luminox Light Technology lighting system, which essentially consists of a completely self-powered illumination technology that provides users with a constant glow for nighttime visibility, making it easy for you to read the time while under low light conditions.
The watch’s self-powered illumination technology is rated to last up to 25 years.
PACKAGING
Finally, in terms of the watch’s packaging, we’re quite happy to note that this awesome diving watch also comes very well packed inside a hard plastic storage case.
In addition, the watch itself also comes safely secured under an elastic band that prevents it from shaking during its transportation.
FINAL THOUGHTS
When accounting for all of its features, it’s safe to say that this is an extremely durable and truly functional diving watch. Not only is it built to last, but it is also designed to let you easily keep track of the time under any lighting conditions.
If you’re interested in purchasing it, know that each unit is priced at $445.00. You can order yours online, either directly from Volition America’s official shopping page, or alternatively, from Luminox’s official shopping page.
PURCHASE CONTRIBUTIONS
We’d also like to note that with each watch purchase, a portion of the proceeds goes to the Folds of Honor Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports families and spouses of USA’s fallen or disabled military heroes and first responders by providing them with educational scholarships.
