Luminox Navy SEAL Foundation XS.3228.NSF: Operational watch in dark steel

Luminox is expanding its Navy SEAL Foundation collection with a new model. The XS.3228.NSF draws on the brand’s military-inspired design language and features a dark IP gun-finish stainless steel case, inspired by stealth technology

Partnership with the Navy SEAL Foundation

The partnership between Luminox and the Navy SEAL Foundation has been in place since 2020. For Luminox, this partnership is a natural fit, as the brand has long been known for its military-grade watches, rugged materials, and permanently visible illumination technology. The Navy SEAL Foundation collection builds on this heritage and ties it to the foundation’s work.

The Navy SEAL Foundation supports members of the Naval Special Warfare community and their families. This includes assistance for active-duty and former operators, family support, and ongoing guidance during difficult life situations. Luminox therefore views the new XS.3228.NSF not merely as another model in the Navy SEAL line, but as a visible symbol of this partnership.

Dark finish, functional design

In terms of design, the watch translates this concept into a dark, minimalist aesthetic. The IP-Gun coating on the case, bezel, and stainless steel bracelet reduces reflections and aligns with the brand’s functional ethos. The black dial, unidirectional rotating bezel, screw-down crown, and 200-meter water resistance stay true to the concept of a robust mission watch.

As a result, the watch comes across less as a decorative special edition and more as a logical extension of the Luminox philosophy: clear readability, durable construction, military inspiration, and suitability for everyday use.

^{Luminox Navy SEAL Foundation XS.3228.NSF – in bright light and in the dark}

Readability as the Core of the Brand

Luminox continues to focus on Luminox Light Technology, or LLT for short. Luminous tubes ensure long-lasting visibility in various lighting conditions—up to 25 years, according to the manufacturer. In the XS.3228.NSF, Luminox combines ice-blue and golden-yellow LLT elements on a black dial.

This keeps the watch true to what Luminox is known for: rugged, Swiss-made quartz watches with a military theme, high practicality for everyday use, and a lighting system that works independently of external light sources.

Technical Details

• Model: Luminox Navy SEAL Foundation XS.3228.NSF
• Housing: IP-Gun stainless steel
• Diameter: 43 mm
• Bezel: IP-Gun stainless steel, unidirectional rotating
• Case back: IP-Gun 316L stainless steel, screw-down
• Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
• Dial: black
• Lighting: Luminox Light Technology, visible for up to 25 years
• Water resistance: 200 meters / 20 ATM
• Battery life: 50 months

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