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T. Ferguson · 26 May 2013, 01:56 AM

They need to come up with a lume that charges from moonlight. That would solve a lot of problems with reading it in the dark, outdoors anyway.

rlee · 26 May 2013, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

I would not worry or be too concerned...just use any light source you have available as I doubt you will have the lume working all night long anyways. The lume on my GMT does not last all night...but I'm not to concerned!!!

Take it easy.....Leo

Noted. Thanks Leo!

Aspirin · 26 May 2013, 03:12 AM

mobile charger could help.

Vincent65 · 26 May 2013, 03:27 AM

good grief...

RolexDivers · 26 May 2013, 03:29 AM

I have found out that there is nothing better than intense sunlight...
But once with time, as your lume-ness fades, nothing will charge
it or restore it back to original, except for a dial change.

ThePayola · 26 May 2013, 04:37 AM

A small UV flashlight does the trick. The one I have is called an Inova X5 UV and can be had on Amazon for around $35. A 15-20 second charge from one of these, and your lume will be shining brighter than if you took it outside on the sunniest of days.

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Tools · 26 May 2013, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by rlee

I'm just worried about the heat aspect rather than the light itself but thanks for putting my fears to rest. I will take the UV route.

. . .

Well, you shouldn't hold it up close to an incandescent bulb... you might burn your fingers and being that close to the light won't provide any benefit..

The lume is photo (light) sensitive... It excites (charges) in a matter of seconds; so holding it in front of a light source for more than that is not going to wind-it-up like a mainspring...

T. Ferguson · 26 May 2013, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexDivers

I have found out that there is nothing better than intense sunlight...
But once with time, as your lume-ness fades, nothing will charge
it or restore it back to original, except for a dial change.

Is this true? My understanding was the SL doesn't degrade like say Tritium, so it should last basically indefinitely.

Sherwooddavid · 26 May 2013, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Flashlight, sunlight, desk lamp, surefire, LEDs, headlights, etc. your watch will be fine. Chill out, it's a Rolex not a newborn.

rlee · 26 May 2013, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThePayola

A small UV flashlight does the trick. The one I have is called an Inova X5 UV and can be had on Amazon for around $35. A 15-20 second charge from one of these, and your lume will be shining brighter than if you took it outside on the sunniest of days.

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That's great! Definitely something I will be picking up. Looks like it will come in handy before a night out on the town.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Well, you shouldn't hold it up close to an incandescent bulb... you might burn your fingers and being that close to the light won't provide any benefit..

The lume is photo (light) sensitive... It excites (charges) in a matter of seconds; so holding it in front of a light source for more than that is not going to wind-it-up like a mainspring...

Thanks for the info! Clears up a misconception I've held for a while now. :)

Knappo 1307 · 26 May 2013, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rlee

I was wondering what is a safe method that you use to charge the lume in order to get it lasting the longest time? How long do leave it there for?

I feel a bit uneasy holding it up to a hot desk lamp...

I can't wait for MON, to chime in........

advocatia · 26 May 2013, 07:09 AM

I drive with my arm fully extended out the window at all times.

Watchdog · 26 May 2013, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rlee

Thanks for the info! Clears up a misconception I've held for a while now. :)

That cleared up one of mine as well. I have always held it as close to the light bulb as I could. No need now. As usual, Larry is a great source of information.

And welcome to the forum,
OP. :)

nauticajoe · 26 May 2013, 07:36 AM

My surefire LED flashlight.

Glows like a torch.

rlee · 26 May 2013, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingkongkelley

That cleared up one of mine as well. I have always held it as close to the light bulb as I could. No need now. As usual, Larry is a great source of information.

And welcome to the forum,
OP. :)

Thanks!

Glad to be here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nauticajoe

My surefire LED flashlight.

Glows like a torch.

I gave it a 30-second charge with my LED flashlight and it does indeed glow very brightly.

I'm wondering if that UV flashlight will increase the duration of the glow compared to the LED flashlight.

Lion · 26 May 2013, 11:24 AM

I don't think it really matters as once charged it will only last so long...reread Larry's(Tools) post in this thread!!!

Take it easy.....Leo

qlet · 8 October 2016, 04:57 AM

I know this is an old thread but I noticed that the lume lasts no more than a couple of minutes on my brand new airking. Maybe I'm doing something wrong but it lasts far longer on my sub.

jjfesq · 8 October 2016, 06:12 AM

Light your own fart and with while your watch is on your wrist.

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mtgjr · 8 October 2016, 06:24 AM

Must be something to do with all those 5's.

qlet · 8 October 2016, 06:25 AM

That's a good one

Shichinin · 8 October 2016, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

No comment

blue lion · 8 October 2016, 07:30 AM

Why do you need to charge it?

SeaAndSky · 8 October 2016, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

No comment

Uh yeah. Is there actually a dangerous way to charge the lume?

myc ritz · 8 October 2016, 08:33 AM

Get outside more : )

mtgjr · 8 October 2016, 09:05 AM

HEY GUYS, THIS THREAD IS FROM 2013. NO NEED TO KEEP ANSWERING THE INANE, THREE-YEAR OLD QUESTION.

Thanks, Dr Cowles.

One Ping Only · 8 October 2016, 09:06 AM

Old thread, but wow. Just wow.

I do think a longer exposure time makes it glow longer though.

soundserious · 8 October 2016, 10:22 AM

5 seconds in the microwave

qlet · 8 October 2016, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtgjr

HEY GUYS, THIS THREAD IS FROM 2013. NO NEED TO KEEP ANSWERING THE INANE, THREE-YEAR OLD QUESTION.

Thanks, Dr Cowles.

Well...I certainly didn't mean to upset. My apologies. I was just curious. I am new to this group and was just trying to participate.

GradyPhilpott · 8 October 2016, 12:09 PM

Yours didn't come with the little extension cord that plugs in between the lugs?

T. Ferguson · 8 October 2016, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Yours didn't come with the little extension cord that plugs in between the lugs?

No, I bought it used without the complete package, lol. And my Apple charger doesn't fit the socket; it's understandable that Rolex went with the Android connector.

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ThePayola "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Justin Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 77	A small UV flashlight does the trick. The one I have is called an Inova X5 UV and can be had on Amazon for around $35. A 15-20 second charge from one of these, and your lume will be shining brighter than if you took it outside on the sunniest of days. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1369507009.071926.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1369507020.593036.jpg __________________ Current Lineup: Tudor Heritage Chrono, Rolex Explorer 21470, Tag Heuer Monza WR2110 Wish List: Tudor Chrono 79160, Tudor Monte Carlo 7149/0, Tudor Submariner Snowflake

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qlet "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Dr. Cowles Location: Greeneville, Tn Watch: Submariner 116613 Posts: 32	I know this is an old thread but I noticed that the lume lasts no more than a couple of minutes on my brand new airking. Maybe I'm doing something wrong but it lasts far longer on my sub.

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