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mike · 12 February 2010, 12:49 AM

I'll echo some of thoughts here. Luminosity has merit for me as there are situtations where being able to read the time in less than ideal conditions is important to me.

Having said that I tend to agree with those that feel Rolex luminosity could be improved. The maxi has done a bit to narrow the gap and in my experience the DSSD chromalite has gone a bit futher, but still due to the "look" Rolex seeks some other brands are a bit better (Not counting Ball, luminox, etc... with gas light).

Normally I favor keeping the original tritium dial/hands set in place. Having said that a couple things come to mind.

1. The condition of the dial plays a huge factor for me in making the decision. I've replaced trit. dials that were just plain shot and tritium falling off. I've seen dials that due to neglect have no value and actually decrease the overall value of an otherwise nice case'lugs, etc....

Here I think a service dial has merit in that at least the watch is 100% functional and the movement is not at risk from migrating flakes.

2. The reference and it's collectability/rarity/history.

Replacing an otherwise nice original tritium dial will have some influence on the value of the piece. How much depends on what it is and how many were made.

A mid-90s EXP II won't lose as much as say a 1665 or some other vintage piece, but it's best to factor in all circumstances.

dalip · 12 February 2010, 01:16 AM

I love it when they light up...but it does not factor in when buying the watch...it's just a bonus

Zirotti · 12 February 2010, 01:38 AM

Leave everything original on the watch, and buy one of these: http://www.lum-tec.com/

kcmo · 12 February 2010, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

I love it when they light up...but it does not factor in when buying the watch...it's just a bonus

Agree....it's never really been a big deal to me

Esexx · 12 February 2010, 02:20 AM

Lume is important to me because I work both days and nights.

When I am writing a report or something happens, it is important to get the exact time of the event. It isn't always tactically a good idea to pull out my iPhone and light up my face!

However, it is not a selling point when I am buying a watch.

sakuraba · 12 February 2010, 02:32 AM

Is lume important?

It depends. If I had Luminova indices and hands, then I would readily swap them out. However if it were tritium which fades over time, I would rather have the faded patina than the brighter lume.

Hope this helps.

Rolesor · 12 February 2010, 02:49 AM

I think Lume is cool and adds a nice feature / look to a watch but the day mine wears out I won't be heart broken. I don't wear my watches to bed and there's always my cellphone to check time if it's too dark.

JJ Irani · 12 February 2010, 02:51 AM

Not really, except at the movies..........and that's when I wear my TT GMT-IIC!!

rfknauss · 12 February 2010, 06:06 AM

It comes in handy when you are in a dimly lit location.

Gasoil4ever · 12 February 2010, 06:11 AM

Lume is very important... but Rolexes are very disappointing on this point LOL

Keep your tritium otherwise you'll get disapointed ! :cheers!

jrssv · 12 February 2010, 07:05 AM

I wear my watch all night so Lume is very important to me.

kc8290 · 12 February 2010, 07:37 AM

I wear my watch all night also therefore lume is important. I love Rolex but this is one area of opportunity for Rolex when compared to Ball, Omega and even Traser on the lower end.

dweller · 12 February 2010, 08:02 AM

split nearly 50/50.... I do prefer lume, I also wear a watch to bed and do like to see the time...

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12 February 2010, 01:16 AM	#32
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	I love it when they light up...but it does not factor in when buying the watch...it's just a bonus __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

12 February 2010, 02:51 AM	#38
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Not really, except at the movies..........and that's when I wear my TT GMT-IIC!! __________________ 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!!

12 February 2010, 06:06 AM	#39
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	It comes in handy when you are in a dimly lit location. __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

12 February 2010, 06:11 AM	#40
Gasoil4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cameroun Watch: GS Snowflake Posts: 1,534	Lume is very important... but Rolexes are very disappointing on this point LOL Keep your tritium otherwise you'll get disapointed ! :cheers! __________________ 16710 GMT Master II "M" , SD4000, GS Snowflake, Stowa Marine Original.

12 February 2010, 12:49 AM	#31
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I'll echo some of thoughts here. Luminosity has merit for me as there are situtations where being able to read the time in less than ideal conditions is important to me. Having said that I tend to agree with those that feel Rolex luminosity could be improved. The maxi has done a bit to narrow the gap and in my experience the DSSD chromalite has gone a bit futher, but still due to the "look" Rolex seeks some other brands are a bit better (Not counting Ball, luminox, etc... with gas light). Normally I favor keeping the original tritium dial/hands set in place. Having said that a couple things come to mind. 1. The condition of the dial plays a huge factor for me in making the decision. I've replaced trit. dials that were just plain shot and tritium falling off. I've seen dials that due to neglect have no value and actually decrease the overall value of an otherwise nice case'lugs, etc.... Here I think a service dial has merit in that at least the watch is 100% functional and the movement is not at risk from migrating flakes. 2. The reference and it's collectability/rarity/history. Replacing an otherwise nice original tritium dial will have some influence on the value of the piece. How much depends on what it is and how many were made. A mid-90s EXP II won't lose as much as say a 1665 or some other vintage piece, but it's best to factor in all circumstances.

12 February 2010, 01:38 AM	#33
Zirotti "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: Tejas Watch: Invicta Posts: 1,066	Leave everything original on the watch, and buy one of these: http://www.lum-tec.com/

12 February 2010, 02:20 AM	#35
Esexx "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Dean Location: Redondo Beach, CA Watch: ing TRF All Day Posts: 2,105	Lume is important to me because I work both days and nights. When I am writing a report or something happens, it is important to get the exact time of the event. It isn't always tactically a good idea to pull out my iPhone and light up my face! However, it is not a selling point when I am buying a watch.

12 February 2010, 02:32 AM	#36
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Is lume important? It depends. If I had Luminova indices and hands, then I would readily swap them out. However if it were tritium which fades over time, I would rather have the faded patina than the brighter lume. Hope this helps.

12 February 2010, 02:49 AM	#37
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	I think Lume is cool and adds a nice feature / look to a watch but the day mine wears out I won't be heart broken. I don't wear my watches to bed and there's always my cellphone to check time if it's too dark.

12 February 2010, 07:05 AM	#41
jrssv Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 386	I wear my watch all night so Lume is very important to me.

12 February 2010, 07:37 AM	#42
kc8290 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Ken Location: Northern Ohio Watch: DJ,YM,GMT II Posts: 17	I wear my watch all night also therefore lume is important. I love Rolex but this is one area of opportunity for Rolex when compared to Ball, Omega and even Traser on the lower end.

12 February 2010, 08:02 AM	#43
dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: usa Posts: 249	split nearly 50/50.... I do prefer lume, I also wear a watch to bed and do like to see the time...

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