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samson66 · 12 May 2021, 05:18 AM

Just keeping it simple here, what watch do you think is the easiest to tell the time in the dark? I don't mean the brightest lume, or coolest color, or most stunning lume, or bezel lume, etc. Just telling what time it is.

For me, of all my watches, I still the Tudor GMT does the best job. The green lume glows, the uncluttered dial is easy to see, I don't have trouble telling which hand is which thanks to the big snowflake hour hand, and my old eyes never need to squint to read the time.

Give me some of your picks!

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Harry-57 · 12 May 2021, 05:21 AM

Explorer II Polar. Legible all night long once eyes have dark adapted.

BogdanS · 12 May 2021, 08:07 AM

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Explorer II Polar. Legible all night long once eyes have dark adapted.

Was about to say exactly... the other way. I really dislike the GMT hand in the dark, it gets confusing.

I wear my watches 24/7 in rotation and check the time a few times every night.

So in my opinion, the easiest to read are the large divers: SD43 and SDDS, compared agains the Hulk or Polar. The worst is the Speedmaster, while the Seamaster is high on top, Close to the big divers.

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SN13 · 12 May 2021, 05:26 AM

No watch, other than fresh tritium tubes or electronic backlights, will out Lume this Omega for all night legibility.

dba · 12 May 2021, 06:09 AM

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No watch, other than fresh tritium tubes or electronic backlights, will out Lume this Omega for all night legibility.

That is seriously cool!

CPRWATCH · 12 May 2021, 06:21 AM

Seiko SLA023 is definitely in the running,

SN13 · 12 May 2021, 07:15 AM

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Seiko SLA023 is definitely in the running,

Have the SBDX001 MM300.

It's awesome.

Ploprof is better.

ChipotleBanana · 12 May 2021, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SN13

No watch, other than fresh tritium tubes or electronic backlights, will out Lume this Omega for all night legibility.

Ploprof is so pimp

HogwldFLTR · 12 May 2021, 05:31 AM

Ball Marvelight!!! Nothing trumps tritium!!!! Anything with Luminova will fade catastrophically during the night.

ap1 · 12 May 2021, 05:31 AM

Blancpain FF

sutats · 12 May 2021, 05:33 AM

It's an easy answer Mike. The Pelagos with its large and blocky snowflake handset and markers. And the bezel markings are fully lumed too.

Peter Toronto · 12 May 2021, 06:57 AM

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It's an easy answer Mike. The Pelagos with its large and blocky snowflake handset and markers. And the bezel markings are fully lumed too.

X2 for sure. There’s so much lume and it’s very bright.

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enjoythemusic · 12 May 2021, 05:42 AM

Usually a Bell&Ross would be my choice, yet Paneri's 111x TRON is pretty much the King right now imho.

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bp1000 · 12 May 2021, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Usually a Bell&Ross would be my choice, yet Paneri's 111x TRON is pretty much the King right now imho.

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I like most Tudors, clear and distinct

But wow that pan is something else

enjoythemusic · 12 May 2021, 08:59 AM

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I like most Tudors, clear and distinct
But wow that pan is something else

It easily outglows anything I've ever seen, and I've been an enthusiast for decades. Basically, it's a lume torch... and glows longer/stronger too. Classic clean easy-to-read Panerai dial in the day too.

Here's a pic with full strap.

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bp1000 · 12 May 2021, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

It easily outglows anything I've ever seen, and I've been an enthusiast for decades. Basically, it's a lume torch... and glows longer/stronger too. Classic clean easy-to-read Panerai dial in the day too.

Here's a pic with full strap.

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Fantastic shot!

I suppose you leave that one at home if you are going to the cinema!

enjoythemusic · 12 May 2021, 12:53 PM

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I suppose you leave that one at home if you are going to the cinema!

Nope

Am looking fwd to clubs reopening.

HogwldFLTR · 12 May 2021, 05:43 AM

This one isn’t bad either!!! If anyone is serious about having real working lume they'll get something with tritium. Never charge it but replace the tubes when they expire.

samson66 · 12 May 2021, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

This one isn’t bad either!!! If anyone is serious about having real working lume they'll get something with tritium. Never charge it but replace the tubes when they expire.

I always check out your Ball pictures. I may pull the trigger and pick one of these up.

Any idea how long it takes for the tubes to wear out?

SearChart · 12 May 2021, 05:44 AM

Seiko skx

Oyster Sauce · 12 May 2021, 06:15 AM

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Seiko skx

+1 Although lots of great examples have been shared in the thread, my experience has been the same as Bas. My Seiko divers (including SKX) have never failed to impress me, including legibility in the dark.

JSolution · 12 May 2021, 06:19 AM

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Seiko skx

Yeah great watch go check the time when you wake up for a piss at night!

Jokes aside one of my favourite watches.

cop414 · 12 May 2021, 06:22 AM

My Omega 2254.50, I bought this new probably 15 years ago, it’s been serviced once and still retains the original dial and hands.

fskywalker · 12 May 2021, 12:40 PM

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My Omega 2254.50, I bought this new probably 15 years ago, it’s been serviced once and still retains the original dial and hands.

Those are great!

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Pauln · 12 May 2021, 06:12 AM

I’ve found the sub to be easiest to read. While the Explorer 2 glowed like hell, I also found the gmt hand a bit confusing in the dark.

DTV · 12 May 2021, 06:15 AM

Definitely the No-Date Sub for me. Blue Chromalight for me is very legible especially on the black dial in the background. Also as there is no date window its quite "easy" to see the hour / minutes even in the dark.

iTreelex · 12 May 2021, 06:40 AM

g shock

Oldwoods · 12 May 2021, 06:45 AM

Explorer II Polar for me

planemad · 12 May 2021, 06:53 AM

Exp 2 polar

Dan Pierce · 12 May 2021, 07:06 AM

X 3 for the Pelagos.
dP

12 May 2021, 05:18 AM	#1
samson66 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 14,027	What watch do you find easiest to read in the dark? Just keeping it simple here, what watch do you think is the easiest to tell the time in the dark? I don't mean the brightest lume, or coolest color, or most stunning lume, or bezel lume, etc. Just telling what time it is. For me, of all my watches, I still the Tudor GMT does the best job. The green lume glows, the uncluttered dial is easy to see, I don't have trouble telling which hand is which thanks to the big snowflake hour hand, and my old eyes never need to squint to read the time. Give me some of your picks! Sent from my Galaxy S20 using Tapatalk

12 May 2021, 05:26 AM	#4
SN13 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,124	No watch, other than fresh tritium tubes or electronic backlights, will out Lume this Omega for all night legibility. __________________ IG@Construction_Time --- 1986 DD 18038 --- 1992 YM 16628 --- 2015 116600 SD4K --- SBDX001 MM300 --- 2009 Omega Ploprof White --- 2010 Omega LE LMPO

12 May 2021, 06:21 AM	#6
CPRWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Chester UK Watch: Rolex GMT Master Posts: 4,601	Seiko SLA023 is definitely in the running, Attached Images

12 May 2021, 05:31 AM	#9
HogwldFLTR 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,831	Ball Marvelight!!! Nothing trumps tritium!!!! Anything with Luminova will fade catastrophically during the night. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

12 May 2021, 05:33 AM	#11
sutats "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 1,225	It's an easy answer Mike. The Pelagos with its large and blocky snowflake handset and markers. And the bezel markings are fully lumed too. __________________ There's no such thing as a Submariner No Date, it's simply Submariner. You don't call a Porsche 911 Turbo, a Porsche 911 Turbo No S. www.instagram.com/sutatshorology Post Your Rolex/Tudor Watch Weight (PYRTWW)

12 May 2021, 05:21 AM	#2
Harry-57 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,942	Explorer II Polar. Legible all night long once eyes have dark adapted.

12 May 2021, 05:31 AM	#10
ap1 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,685	Blancpain FF

12 May 2021, 05:42 AM	#13
enjoythemusic 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,718	Usually a Bell&Ross would be my choice, yet Paneri's 111x TRON is pretty much the King right now imho. __________________ __________________ Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

12 May 2021, 05:43 AM	#18
HogwldFLTR 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,831	This one isn’t bad either!!! If anyone is serious about having real working lume they'll get something with tritium. Never charge it but replace the tubes when they expire. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

12 May 2021, 06:22 AM	#23
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,845	My Omega 2254.50, I bought this new probably 15 years ago, it’s been serviced once and still retains the original dial and hands. Attached Images __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Night Club Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

12 May 2021, 06:12 AM	#25
Pauln "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Paul Location: Colorado Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,543	I’ve found the sub to be easiest to read. While the Explorer 2 glowed like hell, I also found the gmt hand a bit confusing in the dark.

12 May 2021, 06:15 AM	#26
DTV Banned Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: EU Watch: Currently: 116500 Posts: 16	Definitely the No-Date Sub for me. Blue Chromalight for me is very legible especially on the black dial in the background. Also as there is no date window its quite "easy" to see the hour / minutes even in the dark.

12 May 2021, 06:40 AM	#27
iTreelex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Watchrecon Posts: 1,352	g shock

12 May 2021, 06:45 AM	#28
Oldwoods "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Scotland Watch: Rolex Hulk Posts: 505	Explorer II Polar for me __________________ Enjoying: Daytona, Submariner Hulk, Bluesy, Seadweller, Explorer, White Milgauss, DJ41 fluted and mint green. Oyster Perpetual 41 green dial, Oyster Perpetual 39 grape dial, Oyster Perpetual 41 Celebration dial, Tudor BB Harrods edition, Tudor BB 41 Burgundy (metas edition).

12 May 2021, 06:53 AM	#29
planemad "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: UK Posts: 326	Exp 2 polar

12 May 2021, 07:06 AM	#30
Dan Pierce "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,340	X 3 for the Pelagos. dP Attached Images __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

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