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bayerische · 18 December 2013, 02:38 AM

So was a bit bored this evening... Did a small lume test.

Pictures is JLC Navy Seals, AP ROC, AP ROO Diver, Rolex Submariner.

"Loaded" the lume with a LED lenser 225 lumens flashlight, 30 sec each.

First picture fully charged, second picture 15min delay, third picture 30min delay.

Easy to pick the winner... I'm not overly impressed by the Divers lume longevity to be honest.

I did the test in a "dusky" light, as this light is IMHO a light where the lume comes into account.

(Sorry for the bad pics)

bayerische · 18 December 2013, 02:49 AM

These taken in complete darkness.

The two AP's didn't show up at all, Rolex and JLC. To the eye there was a very faint glow from the AP Diver, the ROC completely dead.

JLC is the clear winner.

Not very scientific, nor is lume that important, but sure AP could have put a better lume on a dive watch as the Diver.

texex91 · 18 December 2013, 05:32 AM

Nice shots and testing...I've found the 44mm's have a pretty good all night lume (i.e. see in middle of the night when I wake up).

bayerische · 18 December 2013, 06:13 AM

Sounds good Paul.

I'm not hooked on lume, but I must say I was surprised at my results!

Coolcamden · 18 December 2013, 10:06 AM

Fun test. You're like me in that when I'm bored, I mess around with things like you've done.

For me, Nothing beats Panerai's when it comes to lume.

HKRolexFans · 18 December 2013, 10:17 AM

Interesting test. For a diving watch to go 300m, the lume on the Diver is completely unacceptable but who cares for a Diver to really go underwater to that depth. I wouldn't at least.

masterserg · 18 December 2013, 10:24 AM

Here's a 30 second exposure shot of my (ex) Diver. Lume is the weak point of this beautiful piece, I agree. I don't understand why AP neglects this aspect.

benlee · 18 December 2013, 11:50 AM

Agree the lume is not a strong point of the Diver. My Pelagos does much better in this department.

Hairdude1 · 18 December 2013, 12:20 PM

I am also not a fan of the lume on my diver. AP should improve this

texex91 · 18 December 2013, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by benlee

Agree the lume is not a strong point of the Diver. My Pelagos does much better in this department.

I've got to get one of those Pelagos--lume is outrageous

DreambreaX · 18 December 2013, 03:52 PM

nothing beats the sandwich dial panerai lume

Cru Jones · 18 December 2013, 07:00 PM

wow, the JLC destroyed the other watches. thanks for the pix. personally, i'm glad you were bored.

Quote:

Originally Posted by benlee

Agree the lume is not a strong point of the Diver. My Pelagos does much better in this department.

great shot! gotta love that lume.

bayerische · 18 December 2013, 07:14 PM

Yeah, as I said.. I knew from the forum that the lume was weak, I just didn't expect it to be this weak. The difference between the watches is much bigger to the naked eye than to the pics.

I love the Diver, but since it's such a beautiful tool watch and the dial is spectacular, and so much of it is covered in luminous material, it's a bit of a shame that it doesn't last longer.

texex91 · 18 December 2013, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bayerische

Yeah, as I said.. I knew from the forum that the lume was weak, I just didn't expect it to be this weak. The difference between the watches is much bigger to the naked eye than to the pics.

I love the Diver, but since it's such a beautiful tool watch and the dial is spectacular, and so much of it is covered in luminous material, it's a bit of a shame that it doesn't last longer.

I agree 100%. With today's materials, there is no reason why all AP lime cannot be stronger--especially Diver. The Ti Schumi has almost zero lume.

Nytol · 19 December 2013, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bayerische

Not very scientific, nor is lume that important, but sure AP could have put a better lume on a dive watch as the Diver.

True, but if you are going to have it, then why not make it good?

I was quite shocked when I first got my 15300 and woke up in the night to see it totally black, when I could usually make out the time on my Sub for quite a while after lights out.

jokr82 · 20 December 2013, 12:28 AM

And it´s not AP I know, but it´s a Diver!

Before: In Complety Darkness!!! And with 30 seconds too in a flashlight!!

And After Almost 22Minutes:

Hank · 20 December 2013, 01:16 PM

lume shot comparison of rolex vs panerai...

bayerische · 20 December 2013, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nytol

True, but if you are going to have it, then why not make it good?

I was quite shocked when I first got my 15300 and woke up in the night to see it totally black, when I could usually make out the time on my Sub for quite a while after lights out.

Yeah, it's funny when people complain about Rolex lume.

18 December 2013, 02:38 AM	#1
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Lume test So was a bit bored this evening... Did a small lume test. Pictures is JLC Navy Seals, AP ROC, AP ROO Diver, Rolex Submariner. "Loaded" the lume with a LED lenser 225 lumens flashlight, 30 sec each. First picture fully charged, second picture 15min delay, third picture 30min delay. Easy to pick the winner... I'm not overly impressed by the Divers lume longevity to be honest. I did the test in a "dusky" light, as this light is IMHO a light where the lume comes into account. (Sorry for the bad pics) __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man. Last edited by bayerische; 18 December 2013 at 02:45 AM.. Reason: Missing third pic...

18 December 2013, 02:49 AM	#2
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	These taken in complete darkness. The two AP's didn't show up at all, Rolex and JLC. To the eye there was a very faint glow from the AP Diver, the ROC completely dead. JLC is the clear winner. Not very scientific, nor is lume that important, but sure AP could have put a better lume on a dive watch as the Diver. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

18 December 2013, 06:13 AM	#4
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Sounds good Paul. I'm not hooked on lume, but I must say I was surprised at my results! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

18 December 2013, 10:24 AM	#7
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Here's a 30 second exposure shot of my (ex) Diver. Lume is the weak point of this beautiful piece, I agree. I don't understand why AP neglects this aspect. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

18 December 2013, 07:14 PM	#13
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Yeah, as I said.. I knew from the forum that the lume was weak, I just didn't expect it to be this weak. The difference between the watches is much bigger to the naked eye than to the pics. I love the Diver, but since it's such a beautiful tool watch and the dial is spectacular, and so much of it is covered in luminous material, it's a bit of a shame that it doesn't last longer. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

18 December 2013, 05:32 AM	#3
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Nice shots and testing...I've found the 44mm's have a pretty good all night lume (i.e. see in middle of the night when I wake up).

18 December 2013, 10:06 AM	#5
Coolcamden "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 298	Fun test. You're like me in that when I'm bored, I mess around with things like you've done. For me, Nothing beats Panerai's when it comes to lume.

18 December 2013, 10:17 AM	#6
HKRolexFans "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: David Location: Hong Kong Watch: R-A-P-I-O Posts: 289	Interesting test. For a diving watch to go 300m, the lume on the Diver is completely unacceptable but who cares for a Diver to really go underwater to that depth. I wouldn't at least.

18 December 2013, 11:50 AM	#8
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	Agree the lume is not a strong point of the Diver. My Pelagos does much better in this department.

18 December 2013, 12:20 PM	#9
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I am also not a fan of the lume on my diver. AP should improve this

18 December 2013, 03:52 PM	#11
DreambreaX Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rolex Estate Posts: 1,304	nothing beats the sandwich dial panerai lume

20 December 2013, 12:28 AM	#16
jokr82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Brasil Posts: 1,048	All Right I am Bored TOO And it´s not AP I know, but it´s a Diver! Before: In Complety Darkness!!! And with 30 seconds too in a flashlight!! And After Almost 22Minutes: __________________ Longines conquest ceramic all black cronograph Oris meistetaucher 1000m. TAG HEUER (3)carrera 1887, link, aquaracer 500m all crono. OMega PLANET OCEAN ORANGE 8500. Omega Seamaster Professional Regatta Yellow Crono

20 December 2013, 01:16 PM	#17
Hank "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Shanghai Posts: 1,674	lume shot comparison of rolex vs panerai... Attached Images

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