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20 May 2008, 01:07 PM
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Luminova painted on both sides?
So, I spend a lot of time staring at the workmanship of my GMT during moments of extreme concentration (normally when I'm comfortably seated doing "el Numero Dos" ... or "Taking the Browns to the superbowl"). During this rolex inspection, I've seen an effect that could be an illusion.
Does anyone know if both sides of the seconds hand are painted with luminova paint? I swear I can see a reflection coming off the black face of my UTC Master II. Any watchmakers know for sure? Till my next big dump, Cheers! 
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20 May 2008, 01:35 PM
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The dot where Luminova is filled is hollow. The mixture is like a glue that when dry, fills the void.
The minute and hour hand are also open inside. Older watches can be found with the lume completely missing.
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20 May 2008, 07:03 PM
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The hands only have SL on the overside.
The underside is sealed so that the SL cannot fall out. Here a pic of the back side of a set of YM hands: Source of pic.)
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20 May 2008, 07:09 PM
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21 May 2008, 12:32 AM
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Thanks SD and Tools, you guys Rock Steady!
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21 May 2008, 12:39 AM
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thanks for the info
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21 May 2008, 01:43 AM
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Way too much info on your thought process and location. However, it is a good question and observation.
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21 May 2008, 02:39 AM
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You need some magazines.
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21 May 2008, 09:48 AM
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Larry and Bo, what do you guys not know?
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21 May 2008, 06:27 PM
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Correct time of day?
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