July 2012
Luminox Introduces New RECON Point Man Models
On the Ground and Still Leading the Way
July 2012 - San Rafael, CA - Luminox introduces new models of the successful Recon Point
Man series with military inspired colors and Nato straps. The 8823 (KM) and 8824 (MI) have
Matt black dials with gray numbers from 1h to 8h, cyan blue numbers from 9h to 12h, a cyan
second hand and a gray Nato strap with signature buckle. The 8825 (KM) and 8826 (MI) have
matt black dials with dusty olive hands and numbers from 1h to 8h, yellow numbers from 9h to
12h, a yellow second hand and an army green Nato strap.
Designed in collaboration with former Swiss Army Military Security NCO Andrea Micheli, an
internationally recognized law enforcement and military journalist and shooting instructor, the
Swiss-made Point Man watches address the needs of military personnel for analog watches that
can also be used as simple and efficient navigation tools on the ground.
The combination of a black carbon-reinforced polycarbonate case, ratcheting dive bezel with
black aluminum ring, and black dial has a recognizable military design. The graduated turning
bezel and the contrast-color countdown quadrant of the dial can be used to time maneuver and
the bezel’s compass rose helps to establish the wearer’s position. The antireflective sapphire
crystal is scratch resistant and the watch is powered by an always reliable and precise Ronda
Swiss quartz movement.
Special Features
Ideal for recon missions of all kinds, the Point Man can be used to determine bearings
whenever the sun is visible. Simply point the hour hand in the direction of the sun, then, on the
dial, locate the shortest distance between the hour hand and 12. The halfway point of that
segment will indicate South (when the wearer’s location is in the Northern Hemisphere) or North
(in the Southern Hemisphere).
In addition, the Point Man offers a tachymeter scaled to measure walking speeds using specially
marked concentric tachymetric scales. Simply time how long it takes to walk 50 meters (164
feet), and read off the corresponding speed in miles per hour or in kilometers per hour.
Always Visible
The essential elements of the Point Man’s dial are always visible, thanks to Luminox Light
Technology, a self-powered illumination system that uses micro gas tubes of different colors
mounted on the hands, markers and bezel of the watch. The proprietary system glows brightly
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