Luxmark - Candeo Pro Titanium Hybrid Automatic Divers watch

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The Candeo Pro was designed and manufactured by the same suppliers that produce watches for Tempest Watches. We have completed all the prototyping/tooling. We are ready for a small production run to test the market reaction.

Story​

Luxmark watches is a collaboration between a group of watchmakers professionals to provide top quality watches rugged enough for extreme outdoor activities combined with high visibility display including in dark conditions.
With more than 4 decades of watchmaking experience, we have gained a tremendous amount of design and production experience to be able to provide our customers with the highest standards of quality both in terms of materials and workmanship.
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Candeo (kan-day-oh) is a Latin word meaning to glow brilliantly, to shine, to sparkle. Every component of the Candeo Pro is custom designed and made only using the best materials available. It is water-resistant up to 50 atmospheres (500 meters) of pressure. Its unique automatic hybrid movement offers the accuracy of a Quartz movement but powered by your movement. On a full charge, will last 6 months not require battery change and therefore does not require opening the watch – a significant advantage for a professional diving watch.

Specifications​

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Case Diameter - 45mm
Lugs Width - 24mm
Movement - Seiko Epson YT57B (hybrid quartz)
Water Resistance - 500M Meters (50ATM) 100% tested
Case/Bracelet Material - Titanium
Crystal - Scratch Proof Sapphire
Case Back - Titanium with 6 screws
Strap - EPDM Rubber or Full Titanium bracelet (optional)
Luminescence - Multilayer Super LuminovaTM

MATERIALS AND QUALITY​

The Movement
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The Candeo Pro utilizes a Japanese movement - caliber YT57B by Seiko Epson which is a hybrid quartz/mechanical movement. Ultra-accurate quartz technology with a mechanical charging system that utilizes your hand movements to charge an internal capacitor to provide electric energy to move the hands. After fully charged, the watch continues to operate for 6 months. It also remembers the time for up to a year and continues to work after resting with just a few swings.

Case and Bracelet​

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The case and bracelet (for the bracelet models) are made out of solid titanium which is a hard, non-corrosive material and yet very light. It is 56% of the weight of stainless steel for the same volume. Its strength and lightness make titanium a preferred material for the aerospace industries where both these properties are necessary. The Candeo Pro, having a rather large case and dial opening for increased visibility, would require a light and strong material like titanium which is the reason we chose it for best performance and comfort.

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The case and bracelet will be available in two options; Sandblasted or Brushed finish.

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Sand Blasted Or Brushed
Rubber Strap
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The strap on the Candeo-Pro is made out of EPDM rubber which is a synthetic elastomer that unlike PU (polyurethane) straps, provides excellent durability and elasticity when exposed to ozone and UV light and retains its softness and elastic properties for many years.

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Solid Screw Bars


Our Candeo pro straps and bracelets are fitted to the case using solid screw bars. These bars provide 3-4 time extra strength over normal spring bars
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Screw Down Crown

Candeo pro uses a screw-down crown to maintain water resistance in all positions. Unlike other dive watches, the thread tube of the crown is welded into the case for better resistance and durability.

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Dials​

We use the multilayered Superluminova materials for the black dials and the Visible247TM technology for the white and green dials.

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Our non-radioactive colored photo-luminescent technology delivers the world’s highest-performing luminous dials. Featuring injection molded plastics and multilayered Superluminova printing, our watches absorb energy from light and use it to emit their own light in dark conditions, staying bright for up to 8 hours.

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*Black Dial - Lume in photo is not enhanced in any way*

The White and Green dials are made from Visible247™ - a patented materials matrix containing phosphors doped with rare earth metals including europium and dysprosium (to provide the glow), along with proprietary polymer alloys and specialized colorants. Unlike other radioactive luminous materials, this technology, “Powered by Visible247TM” has been certified safe when used in end products for a wide range of uses, including children’s toys.

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*Green Dial - Lume in the photo is not enhanced in any way*
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*White Dial - Lume in photo is not enhanced in any way*

Dial Combinations​

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Black Dial
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White Dial
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Green Dial
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Packaging​

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The Candeo Pro will be shipped in a Luxmark EVA single watch box.

3 Years Limited International Warranty​

We stand behind our product! Luxmark warrants this watch to be free of material and workmanship defects for a period of THREE years.

Evolution of the Design​

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Technical Drawings​

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Risks and challenges​

The Candeo Pro was designed and manufactured by the same suppliers that produce watches for Tempest Watches. We have completed all the prototyping/tooling. We are ready for a small production run to test the market reaction. We would like you to experience the Luxmark brand hence why we are offering the watches at this special introductory price (never to be seen again!). The watches will be shipped 2-3 weeks after the campaign ends. Arrival dates may be delayed due to global disruptions to shipping networks.


 
A very sharp, mid size, three hand, in some superb executions, from Luxmark. :dance2: Thanks Mike.:hat:
 
This one intrigued me as well. Congrats and welcome to the forum. Ben is great to deal with. I have two automatics and hoping he continues to make watches. The orange DLC Viking was his personal watch that he sold to me. It was a prototype.

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watch. It was a prototype that he sold me.

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Why are these on sale for $30??? What's the catch?? Has to be some sort of catch. Is this legit? Are they junk? cddda76cc647eaef37940b8198c79496_original.png
 
These are $20.00 :hmm:



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The Radiance collection by Luxmark is designed to give the wearer maximum comfort on the wrist, high visibility both at day and in dark conditions. Like any Luxmark watch it provides high visibility for more than 8 hours in complete darkness, provided it was charged with sun light during the day or under artificial light
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RADIANCE - LOR$20.00 $320.00
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RADIANCE - SGY$20.00 $320.00
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RADIANCE - SRD
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RADIANCE - SGY$20.00 $320.00
 
These are $20.00 :hmm:



HOME / RADIANCE / PAGE 1 OF 1


The Radiance collection by Luxmark is designed to give the wearer maximum comfort on the wrist, high visibility both at day and in dark conditions. Like any Luxmark watch it provides high visibility for more than 8 hours in complete darkness, provided it was charged with sun light during the day or under artificial light
RADIANCE - LOR
RADIANCE - LOR
QUICK VIEW
SALE
RADIANCE - LOR$20.00 $320.00
RADIANCE - SGY
RADIANCE - SGY
QUICK VIEW
SALE
RADIANCE - SGY$20.00 $320.00
RADIANCE - SOR
RADIANCE - SOR
QUICK VIEW
SALE
RADIANCE - SOR$20.00 $320.00
RADIANCE - LBL
RADIANCE - LBL
QUICK VIEW
SALE
RADIANCE - LBL$20.00 $320.00
RADIANCE - LGY
RADIANCE - LGY
QUICK VIEW
SALE
RADIANCE - LGY$20.00 $320.00
RADIANCE - SBL
RADIANCE - SBL
QUICK VIEW
SALE
RADIANCE - SBL$20.00 $320.00
RADIANCE - SGR
RADIANCE - SGR
QUICK VIEW
SALE
RADIANCE - SGR$20.00 $320.00
RADIANCE - SBK
RADIANCE - SBK
QUICK VIEW
SALE
RADIANCE - SBK$20.00 $320.00
RADIANCE - LGR
RADIANCE - LGR
QUICK VIEW
SALE
RADIANCE - LGR$20.00 $320.00
RADIANCE - SRD
RADIANCE - SRD
QUICK VIEW
SALE
RADIANCE - SRD$20.00 $320.00
RADIANCE - SBK
RADIANCE - SBK
QUICK VIEW
SALE
RADIANCE - SBK$20.00 $320.00
RADIANCE - SGY
RADIANCE - SGY
QUICK VIEW
SALE
RADIANCE - SGY$20.00 $320.00
Yeah I seen that too. I'm tempted, but I don't know. If it seems too good to be true, it usually is. I only found them checking out the Tempest section on this forum. I assume both brands are connected in some way.
 
It was an unsuccessful Kickstarter project that never got off the ground. I imagine Ben had the trinkets already in production because after the campaign they were to have been shipped in three weeks. ..



. The watches will be shipped 2-3 weeks after the campaign ends. Arrival dates may be delayed due to global disruptions to shipping networks.
 
This was my last kick starter attempt no more for me. Ben hasn't much luck in kick starter the Carbon 2 was one that didn't fund either I was in on that one also. This is really tempting to just buy one and take a chance . I been looking on line to see if there is anything from Tempest or Ben can't find anything other then this.
 
I just tried to order and got this > Your card was declined. Your request was in test mode, but used a non test card <. Don't know what that means, but I'm taking it as a sign and walking away.
 
These look really nice
Titanium case and bracelet, sapphire crystal for $30. I gave it a shot, but wouldn't let me buy. I emailed them and told them about the test mode thing. I read up on what that is and test mode can be turned off or on by the company. If they get back with me, I'll snag it for $30!
 
Titanium case and bracelet, sapphire crystal for $30. I gave it a shot, but wouldn't let me buy. I emailed them and told them about the test mode thing. I read up on what that is and test mode can be turned off or on by the company. If they get back with me, I'll snag it for $30!
WOW " THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD "

I like TEMPEST BEN

i would luv a 20 dolla holla... I just don't feel like risking my CC down a rabbit hole

the lume is DOPE

the expensive TEMPEST BEN " PHOENIX " re-creation is really nice... the date hole allowed my voices to go mute

a lotta chatter going way way back ...it' been fun studying micros for more than 10 years

" YOU GOTTA KNOW WHEN TO HOLD-KNOW WHEN TO FOLD "
 
I know Ben is legit and a straight shooter. I can't say what the deal is here with these quartz. At least it is set up to decline the card. It shows copyrights 2022, so who knows. He sold me one of his personal trinkets that was a prototype. As Mike mentioned he has not had any luck with Kickshi#*er. I think he might have called it a day in trinket design and production, but I hope I'm wrong. I would like to see him do a new design.
 
I know Ben is legit and a straight shooter. I can't say what the deal is here with these quartz. At least it is set up to decline the card. It shows copyrights 2022, so who knows. He sold me one of his personal trinkets that was a prototype. As Mike mentioned he has not had any luck with Kickshi#*er. I think he might have called it a day in trinket design and production, but I hope I'm wrong. I would like to see him do a new design.
yeah thx RW ... this is the reason I am lurking on this thread...I "believe" in TEMPESTBEN and like the DNA on the NEW LINE...

if it was clean I would pull the trigger

YOUR PIX ON THE TEMPEST BROUGHT BACK GOOD MEMORIES... it was out of range for me at the tyme and I " DESIRED " it
 
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