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Old 25 May 2013, 12:43 PM   #1
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What is the safest way to charge the lume?

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...
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Old 25 May 2013, 12:48 PM   #2
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In Thailand the intense sun charges it up for me in seconds if I am outside. If I'm just playing aaround with it, taking a photo, I will use a small torch or lamp. I don't worry about it at all. Whatever I do though it goes dim very quickly and although they say it lasts to to 8 hours there is no way mine does. Not even close. An hour or two maybe, max.

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Old 25 May 2013, 12:51 PM   #3
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Flashlight, sunlight, desk lamp, surefire, LEDs, headlights, etc. your watch will be fine. Chill out, it's a Rolex not a newborn.
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Old 25 May 2013, 12:52 PM   #4
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I'd say just daytime wear should charge it up
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Old 25 May 2013, 01:14 PM   #5
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UV Light

Ultraviolet light is the best way.
Get a little UV torch to use. I have one on the underside of a lighter. Shine it at your watch for a fraction of a second and the lume will be glowing like you've never seen.

Anal explanation:
The lume works by photoluminescence. It absorbs photons from electromagnetic waves. Shorter wavelength (higher frequency) photons carry more energy. Ultraviolet is higher frequency than visible light (hence the ultra bit) and therefore powers the lume better.

Give it a try.
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Old 25 May 2013, 01:17 PM   #6
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The new CFL bulbs do a much better job charging the lume than an incandescent. I find 5 minutes is more than you need for all night. Try to get it close to the bulb. I hang it above the bulb when I can.
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Old 25 May 2013, 01:48 PM   #7
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If you dont have a uv lamp then try sunlight. Sunlight also contains uv rays
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Old 25 May 2013, 02:15 PM   #8
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Like this!

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Old 25 May 2013, 02:47 PM   #9
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Not fire, lol. I think nuclear blasts and the light from exploding stars are out too
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Old 25 May 2013, 02:52 PM   #10
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Old 25 May 2013, 03:23 PM   #11
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I use a little led flashlight that charges them up in just seconds for hours of glow!
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Old 25 May 2013, 04:40 PM   #12
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Old 25 May 2013, 04:56 PM   #13
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in thailand the intense sun charges it up for me in seconds if i am outside. If i'm just playing aaround with it, taking a photo, i will use a small torch or lamp. I don't worry about it at all. Whatever i do though it goes dim very quickly and although they say it lasts to to 8 hours there is no way mine does. Not even close. An hour or two maybe, max.

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Old 25 May 2013, 05:23 PM   #14
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Anyway is fine its just lume. You cannot really damage it in normal use. :o
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Old 25 May 2013, 05:51 PM   #15
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Old 25 May 2013, 08:26 PM   #16
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if i can summarize. I think a minute should do the job.

Fire wise haha. It glows but in a different enjoyment.
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Old 25 May 2013, 09:03 PM   #17
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Any type of light really. I think what you're getting at by asking what is "safe" is what, if any type of light might harm the lume? I don't think that any certain light will do that. Mine glows brightest when charged by good old sunlight.
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Old 25 May 2013, 09:05 PM   #18
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Old 25 May 2013, 09:19 PM   #19
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Charge it with a credit card and get the points.
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Old 25 May 2013, 09:28 PM   #20
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It is true that I can hd mine up to any type of artificial light for quite some time and get only a reasonable amount of lume, or I can get about 30 to 60 seconds of sunlight and get amazing lume for a long period. So, unless I want to be concerned w/ how much damage the sun is gonna do when I wear it for hours outside instead if minutes, than who cares how much artificial light it gets!
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Old 25 May 2013, 09:54 PM   #22
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Old 25 May 2013, 10:04 PM   #23
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Old 25 May 2013, 10:38 PM   #24
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Put it on and walk around outside?
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Old 25 May 2013, 10:40 PM   #25
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Old 25 May 2013, 10:46 PM   #26
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Here in Frog Lick, we don't have electricity. Seven months of the year we don't have much sunlight either.

I have found wooden kitchen matches work quite well.

I light a dozen or so (one at a time) and let them flare up a couple inches above the dial. They charge the lume like nobody's business.

Paper matches do not work; not enough flare-up. Wooden matches only.
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Old 26 May 2013, 12:38 AM   #27
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Old 26 May 2013, 01:12 AM   #28
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In Thailand the intense sun charges it up for me in seconds if I am outside. If I'm just playing aaround with it, taking a photo, I will use a small torch or lamp. I don't worry about it at all. Whatever I do though it goes dim very quickly and although they say it lasts to to 8 hours there is no way mine does. Not even close. An hour or two maybe, max.

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

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Not sure what these remarks are for but yes it is a serious question. I'm still a newbie to these forums so I don't know what proper steps are.

I'd figure I'd ask those who are more experienced than I am (I just bought my first one a few days ago) and make sure rather than risk ruining a 4-figure watch. Thanks anyways for taking the time to view and reply.
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Old 26 May 2013, 01:15 AM   #29
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Old 26 May 2013, 01:21 AM   #30
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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!!!

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