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New Releases · 2026-08-24

Straum Expedition White Lume rethinks the Norwegian adventure watch

A purpose-built 2026 titanium expedition watch swaps ornate dials for absolute legibility and a fully luminous white face.

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By Chronolume digest · Original English summary · Based on Straum official product page and newsroom

Straum Expedition White Lume on climbing rope
Straum Expedition White Lume on climbing rope Hodinkee / Straum ↗
This is a sourced news summary, not a hands-on review. Read the original reporting at Straum official product page and newsroom ↗

What to know

Norway’s Straum launched its Expedition in August 2026 as the first piece in its new Built For series, translating a love of rugged landscapes into practical equipment rather than dial decoration. The White Lume version makes the clearest statement: the entire dial glows after dark, leaving the black hour markers in silhouette.

The 38.2mm Grade 5 titanium case uses a protective stepped bezel, large screw-down crown and a quick-release strap system. Fluor-orange accents distinguish the date and seconds hand, while an etched explorer on the caseback reinforces its outdoor mission.

The 2026 Straum Expedition White Lume on the wrist
The 2026 Straum Expedition White Lume on the wrist Hodinkee / Straum ↗

A Swiss automatic La Joux-Perret G100 movement provides 68 hours of power reserve. The case measures just 11mm thick and resists water to 100 metres.

The Expedition was announced and opened for preorders in August 2026, with deliveries scheduled for March 2027. It demonstrates how disciplined Nordic utility can be visually distinctive without losing its purpose.

At a glance

Specifications reported by Straum official product page and newsroom
Case diameter38.2 mm
Thickness11 mm
Case materialGrade 5 titanium
MovementAutomatic La Joux-Perret G100
Power reserve68 hours
Water resistance100 m
DeliveryMarch 2027 (preorder released 2026)

Source & attribution

Straum official product page and newsroom · Published 2026-08-24 ↗

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