Super-LumiNova on a watch: What is it for ?

How the needles of Can your watch be seen even in the dark? Simply put, thanks to the Super-LumiNova coating on the hands of your watch. This blue-green gel allows the hands to shine in the nightand therefore to tell you the time. In this article, we will look in more detail at the characteristics of Super Luminova on a watch.

SUPER LUMINOVA, A RATHER DIFFICULT SUBSTANCE TO FIND

Since the possibility of telling the time on any occasion, it was necessary to find techniques so that this reading could be done at any time of day or night. That's why Pierre and Marie Curie They looked into the problem and discovered radioactive materials. This is the beginning of the association between chemistry and watchmaking. But the problem arises concerning the radioactivity products. To address this problem, a few years later, chemists used titanium. This product had a major advantage: it was less harmful. However, it also had a significant drawback: its lifespan was only 12 years. This is how the partnership between the Japanese company Nemoto and the Swiss company RC Tritec enabled the watchmaking industry to find THE solution! The head of RC Tritec brought back from China a luminous ceramic based on strontium aluminate. The LumiNova patent was filed in 1994. This process is not only used in the world of watchmaking, but it is also used for signage, for example.

Super-LumiNova®: The brilliance of innovation on Charlie Paris watches

At Charlie Paris, the pursuit of horological excellence goes hand in hand with a particular focus on legibility, whatever the conditions. That's why several of our models incorporate Super-LumiNova®, a high-end luminescent coating that captures light and emits it in the dark. Combining horological elegance with robust, adventurous design, our collections Alliance And Concordia They shine day and night.

Alliance Moon Phase : a tribute to the night star

Equipped with a display of Moon Phase perpetual, specifically over 122 years and 51 days, theAlliance Moon Phase Celebrates celestial beauty with unparalleled attention to detail. On its sandblasted dial, faceted hands and applied hour markers are coated with Super-LumiNova® BL grade A, ensuring perfect legibility even in the dark. The display of the Moon PhaseLocated at 9 o'clock, it shines subtly thanks to a luminescent decal on the moon and stars, offering a poetic vision of the night sky.

Alliance : luminous endurance

Designed for watch enthusiasts seeking performance. Its hour and minute hands, as well as its carefully applied indices, are also coated with Super-LumiNova®, guaranteeing smooth and elegant reading in all circumstances.

Concordia : a watch born for adventure

Created to withstand the most extreme conditions, the Concordia It is a reliable and precise field watch, designed to accompany explorers in their challenges. Available in several versions: Quartz, Automatic, GMT and Sapphire, it combines technicality and aesthetics.

• Waterproof up to 30 ATM (300 meters) for absolute resistance underwater.
  
• Screw-down crown and sapphire crystal ensuring optimal robustness.
  
• Super-LumiNova® X1 on the hands and indices, offering exceptional legibility even in total darkness, whether underwater, at high altitude or in the gloom of polar nights.
  

A controlled brilliance that stands the test of time

Whether you are looking for horological elegance with theAlliance or absolute reliability with the ConcordiaSuper-LumiNova® brings a new dimension to every watch. A discreet yet powerful light, guiding your moments, from the soft clarity of a starry sky to the depths of the oceans.