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1 April 2017, 04:07 AM | #1 |
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Lume plot colour
I have a new watch arriving this weekend.The plots are a little creamy I am sure I read they can lighten up if they are exposed to bright sunshine,Can anyone offer any advice .
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1 April 2017, 12:17 PM | #2 |
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The theory goes that tritium lume can go yellow-ish if left in the dark for years. Once brought into the light they can lighten a shade or two over a few days / weeks of normal use.
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1 April 2017, 12:45 PM | #3 |
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UV light is the culprit, not sunshine.
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