Atacama Feild Automatic Series

Atacama Field watches originated in the 1880's, the field watch gained popularity during the First World War due to soldier's demands for reliable and portable timepieces.

Trench fighting required quick, accurate timing so watches had to be small enough to be worn on the wrist. The battlefield environment also created a need for exceptionally water and shock resistant watches, and the Field watch quickly evolved a distinctive style – rugged and utilitarian with virtually no embellishment. Luminox offers a variety of field models in quartz and automatic rounding out our collection of the ultimate LAND series. Our best-selling pieces are the Atacama Field series which blend the functionality of a modern Swiss Made timepiece with an updated retro look. The ultimate incarnation of the Field watch, it is rugged and reliable, truly iconic in design and a terrific daily wear timepiece, suitable for the field, the office or the boardroom. The Atacama feature a solid stainless steel case, screw-down crown for added water resistance, and tritium-tubes for continuous illumination.