Frag Out! Magazine
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Luminox presents CARBONOX™ The CARBON COMPOUND by Luminox CARBONOX+™ is a high performance carbon long bar compound, in which carbon fibers account for 40% of the compound. In addition to the many consumer benefits already provid- ed by CARBONOX™, CARBONOX+™ also delivers: + Ultra-strong watch case, thanks to the rigidity of the carbon fibers + Tensile strength of CARBONOX+™ is twice as high as with CARBONOX™, while water absorption is 3 times lower + CARBONOX+™ imparts a very modern and distinctive gray color to the Luminox watches + Carbon fibers pattern is visible on the watch case, making it an even more appealing timepiece For select watch Series, Luminox takes rugged to a whole new level thanks to CARBONOX+™. CARBONOX TM watch case CARBONOX TM is scratch resistant CARBONOX+ TM : Visible carbon fibers CARBONOX TM consists of carbon powder CARBONOX+ TM consists of carbon long bars Ultra-strong CARBONOX+ TM watch case Luminox uses an innovative carbon compound material - CARBONOX™ - for its ultra-lightweight watches, favored by elite professionals and outdoor enthusiasts alike. With CARBONOX™, Luminox creates high- tech timepieces with a very rigid and hard finished watch case that takes ruggedness and durability to a whole new level. Luminox has a long history with CARBONOX™, using this material for its watch cases, and some bracelets, since 2006. Today consumers are familiar with carbon in a variety of goods and equipment where it is used as a lightweight alternative to materials such as aluminium. Carbon materials are regularly used in high tech industries such as construction, automotive racing and aerospace. CARBONOX™ was inspired by professionals around the world who choose carbon because of its perfect combination of strength and durability. With CARBONOX™, Luminox has been at the forefront of applying this innovative material technology to watches for over 10 years. Luminox uses CARBONOX™ to give its watches the rigidity and lightweight durability that consumers enjoy and that make Luminox timepieces "Essential Gear". CARBONOX™ is a trademark of Luminox. TECHNICAL FACTSHEET CARBONOX™ consists of carbon powder in varying percentages depending on the watch model • 6 times lighter than steel, 3 times lighter than titanium • Rigid and durable • Non-metallic, anti-allergenic, anti-magnetic • Strong chemical resistance • Very low thermal extension and low heat expansion, weatherproof CONSUMER BENEFITS • Ultra-lightweight • Extremely comfortable to wear • Shock and scratch resistant • Does not get hot in warm temperatures or cold in extreme cold climates DESIGN APPEAL • CARBONOX™ provides Luminox watches with a black matte finish favored by Spec Ops