We are proud to be a longstanding partner of ICE-SAR, the Icelandic Search and Rescue Organisation. During their missions, this courageous group of volunteers often has to fight for people's lives in difficult visibility and weather conditions. The time counts. The icy cold of Iceland means that even modern equipment often doesn't always work. The team needs a watch that is easy to read in all lighting conditions. Luminox watches are designed specifically for such extreme situations. The first collection to emerge from this partnership was the ICE-SAR Arctic 1000 Series, followed by the ICE-SAR Arctic 1200 Series, to which some tweaks were added.
All models of the ICE-SAR Arctic 1000 series are made with a 46mm Carbonox™ case . The Carbonox™ material is a Luminox patented material that is based on carbon and is extremely strong and durable. It is much lighter than steel, hypoallergenic and very resistant. These watches all come with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, are powered by a Swiss-made quartz movement, and are water-resistant to 200 meters . They feature a date display and a rotating second hand.
The ICE-SAR logo, with its four circular elements, was the inspiration for the shape of the collection's bezels, and the hands are modeled after the carabiners rescuers use on each mission. The dial is reminiscent of the lava fields that cover 30% of Iceland, and on the blue and black and red models, the number 12 is replaced by 112, the emergency number in many countries in Europe and the US.
All Arctic 1200 series watches are powered by a Ronda quartz movement with a lithium battery and are water resistant to 200 meters (20 ATM) thanks to the screw-down case back and crown. The hands are inspired by the carabiners used by the ICE-SAR teams, while the red graphic around the date window represents the ICE-SAR logo. The dial, printed with a world map with the coordinates of the ICE-SAR headquarters in Reykjavik, is protected by an anti-reflective sapphire crystal and framed by a bi-directional rotating bezel.
The new ICE-SAR Arctic 1050 series watches are equipped with a pulsometer, thanks to the additional second hand and indexes on the dial ring, it is possible to quickly determine the pulse of yourself or a patient, which is essential for first responders. The timepiece with a 46mm case, black CARBONOX™ bezel and clasp is available in different color variants, with red and orange playfully integrated into the blue and black dial and ring of the watch. Luminox Light Technology ensures visibility in all light conditions for up to 25 years.
