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ref1655 · 9 June 2016, 07:03 AM

while I am assuming that most folks accomplish this via daylight or LED exposure, some might go to extremes to achieve a longer & more brilliant glow.

case in point...a co-worker had been using quartz halogen lamps (similar to the old Cibie Z-Beams) & over a period of time, fried his GMT to the point where the crystal eventually warped, the internal gaskets melted & the lubrication all but dried up. on the other hand, that watch sure could glow... even in daylight shade or on an overcast day.

when he eventually took it in for repairs, the RSC asked him if he had been to the planet Mercury.

moral of the story...for some folks, a Timex Indiglo is more than sufficient.

cda555 · 9 June 2016, 07:10 AM

Wow... that's an expensive lesson.

jinikari01 · 9 June 2016, 07:19 AM

WOW. What some people will do and for what? LOL.

Tools · 9 June 2016, 07:35 AM

You can't "overcharge" Luminova by shining brighter lights at it..

Minimalist · 9 June 2016, 10:30 AM

Hey, a Timex Indiglo was my first watch when I was in primary school, ah that brings back memories. I found that watch fascinating lol

ref1655 · 9 June 2016, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Minimalist

Hey, a Timex Indiglo was my first watch when I was in primary school, ah that brings back memories. I found that watch fascinating lol

how times have changed...my first Timex was a Marlin with radium hands/dial. Indiglo is now a classic illuminating feature. I've heard that some Boy Scouts use them as short distance flashlights & for signaling Morse Code...you can't do that with a Rolex.

qadhi · 10 June 2016, 07:52 AM

I use a UV flashlight..instantly charges the lume

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fskywalker · 10 June 2016, 09:35 AM

Just use my Iphone camera......

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Chadridv · 10 June 2016, 11:15 AM

Did he really visit the planet Mercury?

9 June 2016, 07:03 AM	#1
ref1655 Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: SF Bay Area Watch: 1655/MkI Posts: 1,100	Charging Luminova while I am assuming that most folks accomplish this via daylight or LED exposure, some might go to extremes to achieve a longer & more brilliant glow. case in point...a co-worker had been using quartz halogen lamps (similar to the old Cibie Z-Beams) & over a period of time, fried his GMT to the point where the crystal eventually warped, the internal gaskets melted & the lubrication all but dried up. on the other hand, that watch sure could glow... even in daylight shade or on an overcast day. when he eventually took it in for repairs, the RSC asked him if he had been to the planet Mercury. moral of the story...for some folks, a Timex Indiglo is more than sufficient.

9 June 2016, 07:35 AM	#4
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cda555 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Watch: 126610LV and SMP Posts: 1,645	Wow... that's an expensive lesson.

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Minimalist "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 1,221	Hey, a Timex Indiglo was my first watch when I was in primary school, ah that brings back memories. I found that watch fascinating lol

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