DAVOSA Argonautic Lumis
The new DAVOSA Argonautic Lumis guarantees excellent readability without the need for an external light source at all times of day. A feature that is particularly important to professional divers, who frequently operate in adverse light conditions.
DAVOSA first launched the Argonautic Lumis a decade ago. Now in its third generation, both the design and technology have been updated.
Gaseous tritium light sources (GTLS) are located on the numerals and hands of the Argonautic Lumis. They are particularly safe, and guarantee the watch wearer a minimum of fifteen years of constant luminosity – without an external energy supply. The light sources are 66% more powerful than in the preceding DAVOSA model.
Moreover, they glow green in the dark; a colour that is particularly easy for the human eye to see in poor light conditions.
The 30ATM water-resistant, 316L stainless steel case of the Argonautic Lumis is equipped with an anti-reflective, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.
The case proportions that watch aficionados know and love remain unchanged. A screwed valve at 11 o’clock allows the helium gas mixture in the decompression chamber to escape from the case more rapidly after deeper dives. The reworked bezel ring and screw-down crown now boast additional grip and elegance thanks to a finely fluted surface. Three dial variants with wave reliefs are available.
The deep black and ocean blue versions are echoed in the colour of the polished, high-tech ceramic bezel inlay. In the silver dial variant, DAVOSA employs a new high-performance material called BEYOND STEEL®, which is on an equal footing with a high-tech ceramic inlay.
This high-performance material from DAVOSA exhibits exceptional material properties. It is as heavy as gold (density of 19.3 g/cm³), almost as hard as diamond, and withstands the highest heat. BEYOND STEEL® is practically indestructible, completely resistant to chemical influences, as well as being rust and nickel-free. BEYOND STEEL® has a hardness of four times that of titanium and twice that of steel.
As one of the bestselling models in the DAVOSA collection, the Argonautic profits from a total of three strap alternatives available to the Lumis series: a sporty TriaLink or PentaLink stainless steel strap with diver’s extension or a classic Milanaise strap, which was already popular in the 1960s.
The Argonautic Lumis is available from September from specialist DAVOSA retailers and also online. The recommended retail price starts from € 978.
Technical details
Model: DAVOSA Argonautic Lumis Automatic
Reference numbers
161.528.01, Argonautic Lumis BS, silver-white, PentaLink strap
161.528.10, Argonautic Lumis BS, silver-white, TriaLink strap
161.528.11, Argonautic Lumis BS, silver-white, Milanaise strap
161.528.02, Argonautic Lumis, black, PentaLink strap
161.528.20, Argonautic Lumis, black, TriaLink strap
161.528.22, Argonautic Lumis, black, Milanaise strap
161.528.04, Argonautic Lumis, deep blue, PentaLink strap
161.528.40, Argonautic Lumis, deep blue, TriaLink strap
161.528.44, Argonautic Lumis, deep blue, Milanaise strap
Movement
Swiss automatic movement DAV 3021 (Base Sellita SW200-1)
Case and dial
Satin-finish stainless steel case and metal strap
Screw-down crown and back
Scratch-resistant and anti-reflective sapphire glass
Watertight down to 300 metres (30 ATM)
Black, silver-white or deep blue dial
Super-LumiNova® BG W9 on the indexes and hands and the luminous dot on the ceramic or BEYOND STEEL® bezel inlay
Dimensions: Ø 43 mm, height 13.5 mm
Manual helium valve
Strap
Metal strap with folding clasp and diver’s extension
Strap lug: 22 mm
Price
978.00 Euros incl. VAT or RRP 998.00 Euros incl. VAT (Argonautic Lumis BS with BEYOND STEEL® bezel inlay)
