MDV® TECHNOLOGY
"Maximum Darkness Visibility®"
This is a special 8-layer application of ultra bright glowing Swiss Superluminova® photo-luminescent material, producing an incredibly bright luminescent light afterglow charge upon exposure to UV light.
MDV® hands and dials are extremely visible in all light conditions for over 24 hours.
All prototypes are done by hand, and the factory replicates the curves, height, and finish (In factory - the lume is applied with a stylograph by machine).
A layer of titanium dioxide white is laid down by rotory print, then 6 layers of lume compound followed by a layer of clear gloss coat. Each step of this unique method must be done very carefully and elegantly so the final effect could be perfect. (a total of 8 layers applied)
MDV® technology is a registered trademark from Lüm-Tec and is the best method according to current technology possibilities and Lüm-Tec is still improving it!
All watches are finally tested, packaged and shipped out from Mentor, Ohio - the Home of Lüm-Tec.
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Lüm-Tec's new MDV® luminous pigment
In the quest for the BRIGHTEST lume and LONGEST lume time as requested by many collectors, Lüm-Tec has a new custom made lume pigment made for them by RC Tritec®, the industry’s standard for luminous products on major watch brands from Switzerland, to be used in all models from 2009 on..
MDV® technology remains unchanged!
This is for the brightest lume, and glows for over 24 hours! The grain size is 15-20μm, so it applies silky smooth like the Tritec’s standard C3.
It´s equal in color (slightly more white when dried), grain size, brightness, and application ease to standard C3, and it has a longer afterglow effect - brighter glowing than standard Tritec C3.
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You will be promised these standard features in all Lüm-Tec watches :
- MDV technology® Extreme luminous hands and dials.
- 316L surgical grade Stainless steel or scratch-proof Tungsten Carbide
- Thick top grade Sapphire crystal.
- Double sided anti-reflective crystal coating.
- Top grade leather, NATO nylon, custom molded rubber straps and stainless steel bracelets.
- Bead blasted Titanium Carbide dark charcoal PVD hard coating on some models
- Screw lock crown with Unique double diamond sealing system on all models. Triple diamond sealing system for Diver watches.
- Various case designs. 38mm-50mm sizes.
- Exclusivity. All watches are numbered limited editions.
- At least 100 meters/330 ft. minimum water resistance.
- Full feature heavy duty quartz, manual and automatic movements from Japan, Russia and Switzerland.
- Lifetime free battery replacement
- Lifetime free timing adjustments on mechanical and automatic models
- One year limited warranty
- Highest grade packaging and display box set
- Designed, assembled and tested in U.S.A.
