Luminox takes its watches’ toughness extremely seriously. The brand has developed some incredibly durable proprietary technologies and rigorously built numerous timepieces to meet military standards.

In the 1950s, dive watches were still a novel idea. The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, with its high depth rating, rotating bezel and luminous hands and indices, had only debuted in 1953, built at the ...

The term “military grade” is used often—on phone cases, backpacks, and other gear that claim to be extremely durable. It suggests ruggedness, tough materials, and perhaps even military use. But does ...