# Military-Quality Timepieces Luminox Releases the 'Commando Raider' Tactile Watch By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-08-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commando-raider References: [hiconsumption](https://hiconsumption.com/luminox-commando-raider-watch/) & [luminox](http://luminox.com) Californian watchmaker Luminox has released the 'Commando Raider,' a highly durable tactile watch fit for the special forces. This highly functional timepiece is equipped with a 46mm CARBONOX case, which is complemented by a CARBONOX unidirectional countdown bezel. It is also water-resistant up to 200 meters, built with unscratchable sapphire crystal glass, and equipped with a pliable rubber strap. In short, the 'Commando Raider' is built to survive the toughest beatings and can be worn in any climate. Other features include a dual timepiece consisting of both a 12-hour and 24-hour clock, a 'Night Vision Green' aluminum insert for compass markings, and a tritinium gas tube illumination system that will keep the watch's hands and dials glowing for over 25 years. Image Credit: Luminox ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Military-quality Timepieces:** Opportunity to create a line of military-inspired, rugged watches for everyday use for adventurous customers. - **Durable Tactile Watches:** Opportunity to innovate and improve upon existing tactile watch technology to create even more resilient and functional watches. - **Tritinium Gas Tube Illumination System:** Opportunity to integrate long-lasting and energy-efficient illumination systems in other products and industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Military and Defense:** Opportunity to develop high-tech watches and other equipment for military personnel in extreme conditions. - **Outdoor and Adventure Gear:** Opportunity to co-create watches inspired by military-grade standards for outdoor and adventure enthusiasts who need rugged, waterproof and scratch-resistant watches. - **Industrial Manufacturing:** Opportunity to integrate tritinium gas tube technology in various settings such as factories and hospitals for energy-efficient illumination requirements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Durable Sand-Textured Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luminox-atacama-field-watch.md) - [Stealthy Military Dive Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luminox-navy-seal-military-dive-watch.md) - [Stealth Militant Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luminox-navy-seal-4230-series.md) - [Blacked-Out Pilot Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-pilot-watch.md) - [Minimalist Militant Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-expedition-north-field-chrono.md) - [Airplane Gauge Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dango-specops-watch.md) - [Solar-Powered Military-Grade Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momentum-udt-eclipse-synch-solar.md) - [Navy SEAL Support Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luminox-navy-seal-foundation.md) - [Military Tool Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-type-3.md)