Watches visible in the dark: luminescent watches
Some dials of watches They are legible in the dark, particularly the hands and markers, thanks to a luminescent material. Various materials have been used over time to create dials visible in the dark; let's look back at the origin of luminescent material.
Luminescence in watchmaking appeared in the 19th century with radioluminescence, using materials like radium, which was quickly banned in 1963 due to its health risks. It was replaced by tritium, a slightly radioactive isotope that emits light continuously for several years, primarily used on the indices and hands of diving or military watches to ensure readability in the dark.
In the 1990s, LumiNova was invented by the Japanese company Nemoto. This phosphorescent pigment, which is non-radioactive and non-toxic, needs to be exposed to light to glow and is used on watch dials, hands or bezels, as well as in signage.
In 2007, Super-LumiNova was developed specifically for watchmaking. More efficient and durable, it allows modern watches to offer optimal legibility in the dark, while maintaining a precise and elegant aesthetic.
Our luminous watches
At Charlie Paris, we offer watches that are visible in the dark thanks to the use of Super-LumiNova. This material ensures optimal legibility, whether for sporty watches designed for adventure or refined timepieces with more subtle horological complications.
The GRX collection: precision and character
Designed and assembled in France, the GRX collection embodies the spirit of contemporary instrument watches: robust, legible, and reliable. Water-resistant to 100 meters and equipped with a sapphire crystal and a mecaquartz chronograph movement, they offer hour, minute, second, date, and 24-hour counter functions.
- The GRX
Spectral It is distinguished by its Berlaglow® “full lume” grey dial, which is fully luminescent. The black raised numerals and the matte and glossy black hands ensure perfect contrast and total legibility in the dark.
- The GRX Tactic It features a two-level black and slightly sandblasted grey dial with raised numerals and polished hands with Super-LumiNova® inserts. A watch designed for precision and efficiency, day and night.
- The GRX Gamma It adopts the concept of the Berlaglow® green “full lume” dial, with raised black numerals and matte and glossy hands. A bold and luminous timepiece that combines assertive design and performance.
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With these different models, Charlie Paris offers watches equipped with Super-LumiNova, allowing perfect readability in the dark, whether for underwater exploration, travel across time zones or appreciating a horological complication at night.
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