Is Luminox PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Luminox averages F (47/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 1 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Luminox C or better, safest first
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Men's Recon Nav Spec Quartz Watch
Stainless steel case, mineral glass, quartz movement
Lower concern; watch materials inherently unlikely to require PFAS, but no public commitment from Luminox on the topic.
✓Bare metal or glass, no coating at all
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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Men's Navy Seal Original Watch
Stainless steel case, mineral crystal, rubber/plastic strap with waterproof treatment
Lower concern core materials, but waterproof treatment source undisclosed, contact Luminox for specifics.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Pacific Diver Ripple Dive Watch
Stainless steel case, mineral crystal, rubber/elastomer strap
Lower PFAS concern for core materials; waterproofing treatment source unclear, moderate caution advised.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Pacific Diver Ripple Stainless Steel Dive Watch
Stainless steel case; unspecified waterproof sealing/gasket compounds
Skip until Luminox discloses waterproof treatment chemistry.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Pacific Diver Chronograph Quartz Watch
Stainless steel case, mineral glass crystal, rubber/elastomer strap
Lower PFAS concern; standard dive watch with waterproofing, no PFAS disclosures found, but no red flags either.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Navy SEAL Military Dive Watch
Stainless steel case, mineral crystal, rubber strap with proprietary waterproof coating
Moderate concern: waterproof military watch likely uses water-repellent coating treatment, but Luminox discloses nothing about PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Master Carbon SEAL Automatic Dive Watch
Stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, rubber/elastomer strap; waterproofed to 300m
Dive watch waterproofing likely involves water-repellent coating treatments; PFAS risk unconfirmed, brand discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Men's Sea Bass 2001 BO Quartz Watch
Stainless steel case, quartz movement, water-resistant coating
Skip until Luminox discloses waterproof treatment chemistry; watch-grade waterproofing often relies on PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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