Bear Grylls Luminox Watches Are Made To Survive The Toughest Challenge

With their tough persona that is defined by adventure, it only makes sense that British survivalist Bear Grylls would join forces with Luminox watches to create one of the toughest timepiece collections on the market, the Bear Grylls x Luminox Survival Collection. 

Leading the way for outdoor adventure and living life to the fullest, Bear Grylls knows a thing or two about what it takes to hold your ground in the rugged confines of the wilderness. The British ex-pat who has made a name for himself teaching us as well as some of the world’s biggest stars including Barack Obama, Julia Roberts and Kate Winslet about what it takes to survive in the wild on his show, Running Wild with Bear Grylls is synonymous for his daredevil attitude and his somewhat squeamish antics. So, his foray into the watch world is not a surprise. After all, a watch will likely be your most trusty companion on some of your toughest outdoor adventures. 

Primarily known for his egregious stunts that completely push the envelope, Bear Grylls is someone that needs a timepiece that can keep up with his extreme lifestyle, and suffice to say that these watches from his collaboration with the Swiss-made Luminox fit the bill. 

Read on for a complete rundown of this collection and why Bear Grylls Luminox watches are made to survive the toughest challenge. 

Overview: 

• About the Bear Grylls Luminox Watches Collection 
• Why Have Bear Grylls & Luminox Teamed Up?
• What Bear Grylls Luminox Watches Do We Stock?

About the Bear Grylls Luminox Watches Collection

Driven by a commitment to offering cutting-edge and high-performance sports watches, Luminox was founded in 1989 and have since become synonymous with the illumination technology present in their watches known as Luminox Light Technology (LLT). This feature along with many others including their diving technology has led to the Swiss brand becoming to go-to watch for many military agencies and law enforcement groups including the Navy SEALs, the U.S Coast Guard, New York Police Department, Singapore Air Force, Special Military Forces Israel as well as several counter-terrorism. These watches are so beloved by those in the military that many agencies have even joined forces with the brand to create specialised models to fit all their needs. Bear Grylls is constantly living life on the edge and so it makes a lot of sense that he would team up with Luminox watches,  a watch brand known for producing timepieces that rival even G-Shock watches on the toughness scale. 

Embodying all that it means to be an adventurer, the Bear Grylls and Luminox collection consist of over a dozen watches that were designed to help you survive. Combining Lumiox’s ability to perform in the most extreme circumstances and daring design motifs, in what is the perfect merging of two brands that are defined by their extremity, the timepieces in this collection have an abundance of features that will serve you well on every one of your adventures, from days out in the surf to hiking trips out in the rugged wilderness. Complete with Luminox’s signature illumination technology along with an enduring Carbonox case that is exclusive to the brand, a 200-metre water resistance level, walking speed scales, and SOS in Morse code, these timepieces have everything you need and more to conquer any conditions. 

Why Have Bear Grylls & Luminox Teamed Up? 

Bear Grylls and Luminox began their partnership in 2020 when they launched the Survival Series consisting of rugged outdoor explorer watches. They have since diversified the range to include a series of stylish yet rugged stainless-steel watches, chronograph watches, models that are equipped with a compass and even diving watches. With their latest Survival drop, Grylls challenged Luminox to push the boundaries of sustainability by producing a watch that would push them further to their goal of being a completely carbon neutral brand. This was something they were able to achieve by repurposing used plastic to create a case and a strap made completely out of recycled materials. Grylls is passionate about environmentalism, sustainability as well as conservation and therefore is constantly using his platform to champion these causes. By utilising upcycled plastics bound for the ocean, this collection has enabled Bear Grylls to take an even bigger stand on these issues. 

Each Bear Grylls Luminox watch is also adorned with the slogan “Never Give Up” which is engraved in bright orange on the dial and the caseback. It is a mantra that Grylls argues is essential for survival in almost all situations. Contrastingly, it is also a motto that pairs flawlessly with Luminox’s slogan, “Every Second Counts”. Some might even argue that it is these similar values that have led Bear Grylls and Luminox watches to team up for this collection in the first place.

What Bear Grylls Luminox Watches Do We Stock?

In Shiels’ vast collection of tough, outdoor-oriented Luminox watches, you will find two men’s watches from the Bear Grylls x Luminox Survival Collection. There is the slightly more refined Luminox XB3762 Bear Grylls Survivor AIR Series Watch and the sportier Luminox XB3745 Bear Grylls Outdoor Explorer. 

Luminox XB3762 Bear Grylls Survivor AIR Series Watch

While the Luminox XB3762 Bear Grylls Survivor AIR Series Watch may look more like a dress watch than a sports watch, don’t be fooled by its polished exterior as this timepiece packs a punch. With an elegant stainless steel Milanese mesh band that is complemented by a daring jet-black dial, this timepiece arguably has a more luxurious feel than many of the other models present in the Survivor series. As part of the Air series, this silver watch’s design arguably serves as a clever nod to aviation and many of Luminox’s clientele who live life constantly at jet speed. Along with a rotating bezel and a fourth hand that enables the wearer to view two time zones at once much like a pilot, the Luminox XB3762 also features a self-powered illumination system. This unique feature is exclusive to Luminox watches and utilises encapsulated borosilicate gas, a technology that allows the wearer to read the time in all kinds of conditions.

Luminox XB3745 Bear Grylls Outdoor Explorer

Viewing the exterior of this timepiece, you immediately get a sense of how much this black watch just oozes ruggedness. Boasting a highly scratch-resistant sapphire glass partnered with a Carbon case that is super lightweight and comfortable, this watch was built to withstand even the toughest blows. Adorned with a fully-functioning compass that sits perfectly on the side the functions and abilities of this timepiece seem to confirm how much it was inspired by some of the world’s biggest adventure seekers. With the ability to withstand up to 300-metres of water, you can practice your scuba training and swim to some of the deepest depths you have ever attempted before and extremely reliable Luminox Light Technology to give you full visibility on any late-night adventures or dark cave explorations.

Learn more about the Bear Grylls Luminox watches collection and what it means to "never give up" from the man himself in this video below!