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koevoet · 23 April 2008, 05:48 AM

Pardon my ignorance,Is it me or is the Lume on my new SD (bought on saturday)pants!! my Citizen diver watch of 12 yrs has better lume! does it need a certain amount of exposure to build up or what? It may be a stupid question,but the difference is so marked.
Dont get me wrong, I love my watch.

Baptistman · 23 April 2008, 06:41 AM

IMO Seiko and Citizen have their own unique and better lume solutions than many swiss timepieces. Most Swiss companys including Rolex use super luminova, but imo is no-where near the level of brightness of a Seiko using their own version call Lumibrite
Regarding your SD, it will depend on how much the substance has been subjected to light and the intensity.

OYSTERMANN · 23 April 2008, 06:44 AM

Not sure about the SD, but my new GMT IIc with maxi dial is very bright and seems to last all night, too.

SPACE-DWELLER · 23 April 2008, 07:01 AM

To be honest, Rolex lume sucks!

Rolex could learn a lot from Omega in that respect.

Imho, the current Rolex maxi dial do glow MORE but not necessarily LONGER.

It will be interesting to see if the BLUE lume of the coming DSSD is really better and longer lasting.

It's been stated that blue lume is easier to catch for the eye in complete darkness, so maybe that's the secret behind it, but also it been stated in this article that colouring SuperLuminova would weaken its ability to glow.

OYSTERMANN · 23 April 2008, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

To be honest, Rolex lume sucks!

Rolex could learn a lot from Omega in that respect.

Imho, the current Rolex maxi dial do glow MORE but not necessarily LONGER.

It will be interesting to see if the BLUE lume of the coming DSSD is really better and longer lasting.

It's been stated that blue lume is easier to catch for the eye in complete darkness, so maybe that's the secret behind it, but also it been stated in this article that colouring SuperLuminova would weaken its ability to glow.

Interesting, Bo, thanks

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I've not seen a blue lume, but I wonder why they glow for longer?

Certainly my GMT glows brighter and longer than my DJ, but the 'lumed' parts on the dial are far bigger. Maybe that's it . . . .

docnagel · 23 April 2008, 07:35 AM

I have several Citizen's, and the lume on them is definately more apparent than that on my SD.

koevoet · 23 April 2008, 07:44 AM

thanks for your input chaps,will try and subject the SD to some serious rays and see what happens,it is new and has'nt been out much,bit like myself..maybe needs some time in the sun!

harvey · 23 April 2008, 07:49 AM

congrats on ur new sd. i got mine on sat too. i will have to check the lume out.

OYSTERMANN · 23 April 2008, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by harvey.eu

congrats on ur new sd. i got mine on sat too. i will have to check the lume out.

Good call, Harvey. You'll have to post some shots of it, too, if you can

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Bobareno · 23 April 2008, 08:05 AM

The lume on my SD is pretty poor, works good if in the sun light then right into the dark. But most of the time it is really weak at night.

fernando · 23 April 2008, 02:41 PM

It's true, Rolex luminosity stanks. Omega is indeed way better. But you still bought the Rolex anyway, so why should they improve it!

Trurolexer · 23 April 2008, 02:45 PM

Rolex lume not good, I think Omega and even Seiko Black/Orange Monster have much better lume.

jlwc1974 · 23 April 2008, 03:31 PM

a $5,000 watch offering the lume quality of a $500 watch

mdtddd2007 · 23 April 2008, 03:41 PM

yeah my SD lume is not so great at night. if you want nice lume buy Panerai. i know my pam is great at night. love my pam love my SD.

koevoet · 23 April 2008, 10:08 PM

Thanks,at least I know it's not a manufacturing defect....they really are pants at night!

Scarface · 23 April 2008, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

It will be interesting to see if the BLUE lume of the coming DSSD is really better and longer lasting.

Bo, this is my question too...

My Omega has a lot better lume than my GMT Rolex

Well, we all know this...

23 April 2008, 05:48 AM	#1
koevoet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 81	new Sea Dweller Lume question! Pardon my ignorance,Is it me or is the Lume on my new SD (bought on saturday)pants!! my Citizen diver watch of 12 yrs has better lume! does it need a certain amount of exposure to build up or what? It may be a stupid question,but the difference is so marked. Dont get me wrong, I love my watch. __________________ Never argue with a fool,he will only bring you down to his level and beat you with experience!

23 April 2008, 06:41 AM	#2
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	IMO Seiko and Citizen have their own unique and better lume solutions than many swiss timepieces. Most Swiss companys including Rolex use super luminova, but imo is no-where near the level of brightness of a Seiko using their own version call Lumibrite Regarding your SD, it will depend on how much the substance has been subjected to light and the intensity. __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

23 April 2008, 06:44 AM	#3
OYSTERMANN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Neil Location: West Midlands UK Watch: DJ,DD,GMTIIc,Sub Posts: 7,063	Not sure about the SD, but my new GMT IIc with maxi dial is very bright and seems to last all night, too. __________________ Neil 116231 SS/RG DATEJUST 2007 118238 YG DAY-DATE 2007 116713 LN SS/YG GMT IIc 2008 116613 LB SS/YG SUBMARINER 2009 216570 SS EXPLORER II 2013 116520 SS DAYTONA 2014

23 April 2008, 07:01 AM	#4
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	To be honest, Rolex lume sucks! Rolex could learn a lot from Omega in that respect. Imho, the current Rolex maxi dial do glow MORE but not necessarily LONGER. It will be interesting to see if the BLUE lume of the coming DSSD is really better and longer lasting. It's been stated that blue lume is easier to catch for the eye in complete darkness, so maybe that's the secret behind it, but also it been stated in this article that colouring SuperLuminova would weaken its ability to glow. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

23 April 2008, 07:35 AM	#6
docnagel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 172	I have several Citizen's, and the lume on them is definately more apparent than that on my SD. __________________ Rolex SS Daytona x 2, Milgauss GV, SD, Deep Sea; Breitling Montbrillant Olympus, Navitimer Fighters x 2, SOHC LE, Bentley GT LE, Lemans LE Muhle Glashutte Horch LE, Oris Carlos Coste LE Chrono Ernst Benz Chronoscope, M Lacroix Dble Retrograde GMT,

23 April 2008, 07:44 AM	#7
koevoet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 81	thanks for your input chaps,will try and subject the SD to some serious rays and see what happens,it is new and has'nt been out much,bit like myself..maybe needs some time in the sun! __________________ Never argue with a fool,he will only bring you down to his level and beat you with experience!

23 April 2008, 07:49 AM	#8
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,465	congrats on ur new sd. i got mine on sat too. i will have to check the lume out.

23 April 2008, 08:05 AM	#10
Bobareno Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 739	The lume on my SD is pretty poor, works good if in the sun light then right into the dark. But most of the time it is really weak at night.

23 April 2008, 02:41 PM	#11
fernando Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NH Posts: 31	It's true, Rolex luminosity stanks. Omega is indeed way better. But you still bought the Rolex anyway, so why should they improve it!

23 April 2008, 02:45 PM	#12
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Rolex lume not good, I think Omega and even Seiko Black/Orange Monster have much better lume.

23 April 2008, 03:31 PM	#13
jlwc1974 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 86	a $5,000 watch offering the lume quality of a $500 watch

23 April 2008, 03:41 PM	#14
mdtddd2007 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,795	yeah my SD lume is not so great at night. if you want nice lume buy Panerai. i know my pam is great at night. love my pam love my SD.

23 April 2008, 10:08 PM	#15
koevoet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 81	Thanks,at least I know it's not a manufacturing defect....they really are pants at night! __________________ Never argue with a fool,he will only bring you down to his level and beat you with experience!

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