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madformac · 28 August 2006, 11:17 AM

Just something I was thinking about in the early hours when I should really be asleep.

Anyway, I couldn't sleep last night and checked my watch (I wear it 24/7). The EXP II was glowing nicely at 3am. I got to thinking that I probably check the time on my wrist more in the dark than I do in the day.

I couldn't put up with a non luminous dial myself due to this. I purchased a Datejust back in March and took it back the same day when I realised there was no Luminova on the hands or face.

So what about you guys? Do you consider this when purchasing or not?

I'm especially interested in the vintage subs too. Given the Tritium will be pretty much useless unless it has been re-lumed or the face has been replaced I'm guessing these pieces are not used for diving at all.

mike · 28 August 2006, 11:41 AM

Good luminosity is an essential quality for me on any watch I'm going towear in less than ideal conditions.

It's one of the reasons I'm especially fond of the LV. The maxi-dial is the best Rolex has to offer.

Now, having said that, I'm a big vintage guy. I love the look and warmth of vintage pieces with the 1680 being my favorite vintage diver.
Alas, as you say tritium has a usefull life of about 12.5 years and most tritium dials are past that.
Never the less when lume is not an issue---give me the vintage look!

TNRonin · 28 August 2006, 11:57 AM

I have have been disappointed with the lume of the rolex. It will still be going at 0400, but just barely. I wish it was better, and should be for the price break. But what the heck, Rolex sells every one this have so they don't worry about little ole, me.

colemanitis · 28 August 2006, 12:05 PM

Luminosity is an important factor for me as well. I find myself checking the time at night quite often and it would drive me crazy if I couldn't see what time it was. Here's a pics of my GMT 16750 in all its glowing glory!

C.J. · 28 August 2006, 02:14 PM

Yes, the readability in the dark does matter to me. I eventually want to get a DJ, I want stick markers for that reason alone

JJ Irani · 28 August 2006, 05:30 PM

Did someone say LUME?

roadcarver · 29 August 2006, 01:13 AM

Luminosity is not that important to me since there's some ambient light in the room at night that I can still see what time it is. I have a 15 year old 14060 where the Tritium is almost gone and just a slight glow at night so I can still survive.

29 August 2006, 04:09 AM

I always wear a watch to bed that has lume......would not be without it for sleeping. This thing glows like a torch:

mike · 29 August 2006, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avalon

I always wear a watch to bed that has lume......would not be without it for sleeping. This thing glows like a torch:

NICE!!!

28 August 2006, 11:17 AM	#1
madformac "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Justin Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 708	A question of Lume Just something I was thinking about in the early hours when I should really be asleep. Anyway, I couldn't sleep last night and checked my watch (I wear it 24/7). The EXP II was glowing nicely at 3am. I got to thinking that I probably check the time on my wrist more in the dark than I do in the day. I couldn't put up with a non luminous dial myself due to this. I purchased a Datejust back in March and took it back the same day when I realised there was no Luminova on the hands or face. So what about you guys? Do you consider this when purchasing or not? I'm especially interested in the vintage subs too. Given the Tritium will be pretty much useless unless it has been re-lumed or the face has been replaced I'm guessing these pieces are not used for diving at all.

28 August 2006, 11:57 AM	#3
TNRonin Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cookeville TN. Watch: 2000 SD Posts: 287	I have have been disappointed with the lume of the rolex. It will still be going at 0400, but just barely. I wish it was better, and should be for the price break. But what the heck, Rolex sells every one this have so they don't worry about little ole, me. Last edited by TNRonin; 28 August 2006 at 02:44 PM..

28 August 2006, 12:05 PM	#4
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Luminosity is an important factor for me as well. I find myself checking the time at night quite often and it would drive me crazy if I couldn't see what time it was. Here's a pics of my GMT 16750 in all its glowing glory! __________________ Member #471

28 August 2006, 02:14 PM	#5
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Yes, the readability in the dark does matter to me. I eventually want to get a DJ, I want stick markers for that reason alone __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

28 August 2006, 05:30 PM	#6
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Did someone say LUME? __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

28 August 2006, 11:41 AM	#2
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Good luminosity is an essential quality for me on any watch I'm going towear in less than ideal conditions. It's one of the reasons I'm especially fond of the LV. The maxi-dial is the best Rolex has to offer. Now, having said that, I'm a big vintage guy. I love the look and warmth of vintage pieces with the 1680 being my favorite vintage diver. Alas, as you say tritium has a usefull life of about 12.5 years and most tritium dials are past that. Never the less when lume is not an issue---give me the vintage look!

29 August 2006, 01:13 AM	#7
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Luminosity is not that important to me since there's some ambient light in the room at night that I can still see what time it is. I have a 15 year old 14060 where the Tritium is almost gone and just a slight glow at night so I can still survive.

29 August 2006, 04:09 AM	#8
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