Time and Space Converge on the Luminox XCOR Pilot Professional Ana-Digi

Peerless precision with multi-functions programmed by a single crown

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN | October 27, 2014

The Luminox Space Series enters a new orbit the launch of the new Luminox XCOR Pilot Professional Ana-Digi, made for space and Essential Gear for space pilots of USA-based private rocket engine and space flight development company, XCOR Space Expeditions. Designed with input from XCOR test pilots and astronauts and with them in mind, the Luminox XCOR Pilot Professional Ana-Digi is an analog watch with digital windows, multi-function capabilities and the added advantage of the proprietary Luminox Light Technology for constant time reading visibility in the pitch dark environment of space.

Equipped with the ETA movement 988.333 Ana-Digi movement, which is the standard for professional pilots worldwide, the Luminox XCOR Pilot Professional Ana-Digi features a single programming crown for all manipulations simply rotating, pressing or pulling out the crown is enough to operate the entire set of functions that are all especially useful to space aviators: 11100th of a second chronograph, countdown timer, GMT timezone, alarm, audible time signal (minute repeater) and calendar.

As the XCOR Lynx Mark II space shuttle re-enters the Earth's atmosphere after propulsion across the boundary of space at 103km above the sea level of the Earth, both pilot and passenger will experience 4Gs for 10 to 20 seconds as the spacecraft becomes hypersonic, or travels faster than the speed of sound. During this critical re-entry to Earth, every millisecond counts, as the pilot must time the steering of the XCOR Lynx Mark II to hit the Earth's atmosphere at a highly precise angle to protect the space shuttle from the intense friction caused by the air molecules (as there is no air in space). Timing of re-entry must be of peerless precision and this is accomplished only with the Luminox XCOR Pilot Professional Ana-Digi, which provides digital time for XCOR space pilots to synchronize their operations and accurate timing down to 11100th of a second, combined with constant and dependable time reading visibility in the pitch dark environment of space from the cutting-edge luminescence of Luminox Light Technology.

As space is a limitless entity not confined by geographical timezones, the GMT time function is required for local and destination time calculations, as well as the stopwatch feature with lap capability and the set and reset alarm for navigation of the XCOR Lynx Mark II's glide back to Earth.

The ratcheted bezel is unidirectional and constructed from titanium, and sits on an ergonomic titanium cushion casing. The dial is carbon-fibre, utilizing the same highly heat-resistant material that makes up the body of the XCOR Lynx Mark II, necessary to withstand the friction of re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere after the thrilling orbit in space. The dial and counters of this high-performance chronograph are in the same black color, and is fitted with a sturdy black leather strap, further enhancing its tech-savvy, masculine appearance.

Luminox heralds a new era in space travel

As the official watch of XCOR Space Expeditions, Luminox is committed to making passenger space flights possible for Singaporeans. "We are now entering an exciting new era of the commercialization of space travel and Luminox, in partnership with XCOR Space Expeditions, is paving the way for the common man to undergo a literally out-of-this-world experience the chance to see the Earth from space. Wearing a Luminox is an adventure like no other," said Pamela Tan, brand manager of Luminox.

The first commercial flights on the XCOR Lynx Mark II are planned tor the end of 2015 and will depart from the Curacao spaceport in the Caribbean operated by XCOR Space Expeditions. For US$100,000, Bruneians have a chance to take in a unique view of the Earth's beauty from space on the XCOR Lynx Mark II, in orbit at 103km above the Earth's atmosphere, and officially qualify as an astronaut.