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CPD · 10 May 2011, 04:18 AM

Hey everybody,
I just purchased a Rolex Deepsea last week. I'm 33 years old and this is my very 1st Rolex. Panerai was my 1st choice, but Rolex was a watch I've always wanted when I was a kid. But anyways, how in the hell does the lume work in the dark? I've read somewhere that you need to use a flashlight for the lume to work. I just spent close to $11,000 bucks for a watch and I need to use a flashlight for the lume to work!!??? Say it ain't so please.

ElPrimero · 10 May 2011, 04:28 AM

Have you pressed the button??

ElPrimero · 10 May 2011, 04:34 AM

Apologies, I'm only having a bit of fun!!

Unfortunately the Rolex Lume isn't renowned for its constant brightness and does need to be 'charged' with an external light source if you want to see it in all its glory!!

Welcome to the forum

CPD · 10 May 2011, 04:49 AM

I've done the flashlight charge for like 3 minutes and the lume doesn't last long. If I charge the watch longer does the lume last longer? Man, this is BS! Panerai has such a better lume!

Onikage · 10 May 2011, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElPrimero

Have you pressed the button??

It's touch sensitive.

subtona · 3 June 2011, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElPrimero

Have you pressed the button??

Megalobyte · 3 June 2011, 10:22 AM

If you still have a Pam, charge both under a ligtht for the same time, set them in the dark for the same time, then check at the same time, maybe 6 hours later, to be sure.

My Sub-C has pretty much the same dial as your DS, and I find it to be pretty good. It's very bright after charging, and I can easily read it any time throughout the night, or, towards the end of a movie in a theatre for instance, no trouble at all. I don't even charge it before bed, and it's still readable 6-8 hours later.

I do have a Panerai, and it does have great lume, but honestly, I am finding the lume on the Sub to work pretty much just as well. The Pam does seem brighter just after charging, but as for lasting a long time, they seem pretty equal.

Lagunatic · 3 June 2011, 01:50 PM

you paid $11,000 for a Deepsea? you must be nuts

jay_kay · 3 June 2011, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megalobyte

If you still have a Pam, charge both under a ligtht for the same time, set them in the dark for the same time, then check at the same time, maybe 6 hours later, to be sure.

My Sub-C has pretty much the same dial as your DS, and I find it to be pretty good. It's very bright after charging, and I can easily read it any time throughout the night, or, towards the end of a movie in a theatre for instance, no trouble at all. I don't even charge it before bed, and it's still readable 6-8 hours later.

I do have a Panerai, and it does have great lume, but honestly, I am finding the lume on the Sub to work pretty much just as well. The Pam does seem brighter just after charging, but as for lasting a long time, they seem pretty equal.

I presume that's a pic of your Sub-C!?! Why does it appear so blue? I am sure my deepsea is green lume. It's definitely not the same blue as yours!!!!

xjeeunitx · 9 July 2011, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megalobyte

If you still have a Pam, charge both under a ligtht for the same time, set them in the dark for the same time, then check at the same time, maybe 6 hours later, to be sure.

My Sub-C has pretty much the same dial as your DS, and I find it to be pretty good. It's very bright after charging, and I can easily read it any time throughout the night, or, towards the end of a movie in a theatre for instance, no trouble at all. I don't even charge it before bed, and it's still readable 6-8 hours later.

I do have a Panerai, and it does have great lume, but honestly, I am finding the lume on the Sub to work pretty much just as well. The Pam does seem brighter just after charging, but as for lasting a long time, they seem pretty equal.

I second that.

Runnin' Rebel · 10 May 2011, 04:43 AM

Charge it up with the iphone 4 flash, put it on the continuous light for like 5 mins. or just put it out side for like 5 mins so it can suck all the sun in

Runnin' Rebel · 10 May 2011, 04:52 AM

...That was funny, press the button..

broncophil · 10 May 2011, 04:56 AM

yes.. sorry the $10k watch you bought does need to be charged.. but coming from gmt2c and SUBC - its the nicest and brightest i've had so far..

i know the subC is blue too, but having had both side by side, the deepsea is brighter and bluer and lasts longer..

Runnin' Rebel · 10 May 2011, 04:57 AM

Johnny, the lume is just ok, it's not the best. Look at the bright side of things

take it easy

mike · 10 May 2011, 04:58 AM

Johnny,

Rolex, like most brands use luminova ,or a form there of,--On the DS Rolex calls it Chromolite- for luminosity.

Luminova (or Superluminova) is non-radioactive and needs an outside light source to power.

The old style tritium markers havn't been used for a while due to concerns of long term radiation to watchmakers and those that work on them.

The intensity and length of the "glow" depends on the mixture used and with Rolex it's something that many feel leaves something to be desired when compared to other brands.

I've found Chromolite to be much better than the older lume Rolex used as to longevity, but certainly not as good as some from other brands.

Yes there are brands that use tritium still in the form of gas-lite technology-Ball for one-, but Rolex does not.

It doesn't take much to "power up" the luminova though. Be aware it will fade over time a bit.

CPD · 10 May 2011, 05:20 AM

Thanks guys!
It is what it is I guess. The only reason I'm upset is this morning around 4 a.m., I woke up to see what time it was and the watch was dark. No lume showing what so ever. I just want to make sure I don't have a defected Deepsea.

Runnin' Rebel · 10 May 2011, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPD

Thanks guys!
It is what it is I guess. The only reason I'm upset is this morning around 4 a.m., I woke up to see what time it was and the watch was dark. No lume showing what so ever. I just want to make sure I don't have a defected Deepsea.

defected, that was funny...from Geneva, Switzerland it did

Onikage · 10 May 2011, 05:43 AM

A relatively new deepsea should be visible throughout the night. Mine still pops since 2006. Don't Deepseas have that new blue stuff?

mascot · 10 May 2011, 06:07 AM

I have some onther brands and they glow like torches emidetly after charging with sun/LED but 5-6 hours later they fade so much that its impossible to see the time without focusing hard
.
My Sub 116610 doesnt glow as a torch after charging in sun/LED but when I wake up 05:00 (sometimes drunk :D) the index is still bright and readable.

Just great!

TheWatchFiend · 10 May 2011, 06:09 AM

From my knowledge, the best way to power the lume is from the sun. If that's not possible use a light on it for several minutes. From what other DSSD owners here say, it should last all night, albeit not that bright, but readable, which is more than other brands using superluminova that may initially illuminate bright for a bit, but then fade more over time compared to chromolight.

wrxsti · 10 May 2011, 06:42 AM

my deepsea lume is awesome and lasts all night, i paid more for my iwc big pilot and that lume is terrible!

Srbell67 · 10 May 2011, 07:54 AM

The lume should work fine and be noticeable!!

springbar · 10 May 2011, 09:45 AM

The lume on my Milgauss GV fizzles out pretty quickly but my late-model 14060M is visible (if dim) until sunrise. I would think the DeepSea should be at least that good.

ecsub44 · 10 May 2011, 09:54 AM

FWIW my '97 tritium dial Sub still has a pretty strong lume. Not super bright, but I can see it in the middle of night well enough to tell the time.

No charging required!! :)

jay_kay · 3 June 2011, 07:58 AM

Came in from doing some painting this morning and was greated by this.

Rolex Snob · 3 June 2011, 04:14 PM

As long as we're on the subject, is it a sin to have the dial relumed? I've been thinking about doing this and if so, my choice would be to go with a green instead of the blue. I understand that blue is the new "green," but between the two, green blows the blue out of the water. At least that's my experience...

jenniferjanef · 3 June 2011, 05:32 PM

Green??? Are you sure? Mine certainly looks blue and last all night.. Better than my pam328 Pam305 pam000.. You better bring it back to your AD or bring it back to official rolex services center to check if it is a real DSSD. I have seen fake DSSD here in Asia with green lume and it is a dead give away for spotting the fake from the real. Good luck!

jay_kay · 3 June 2011, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jenniferjanef

Green??? Are you sure? Mine certainly looks blue and last all night.. Better than my pam328 Pam305 pam000.. You better bring it back to your AD or bring it back to official rolex services center to check if it is a real DSSD. I have seen fake DSSD here in Asia with green lume and it is a dead give away for spotting the fake from the real. Good luck!

There is no question of it's originality but if you compare my above pics with the Sub-C it certainly doesn't glow blue!!

jenniferjanef · 3 June 2011, 05:45 PM

Then your watch would be a unique piece and a real keeper. It may fetch lots of bucks in the future! It could be a mistake done in the factory. Keen to sell? ;)

jay_kay · 3 June 2011, 05:57 PM

Ater studying 100thmonkeys review his lume is the same as mine.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...hlight=Deepsea

Do we think some of the mk1's may have come with green Lume?

I'm confused.

10 May 2011, 04:18 AM	#1
CPD Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Johnny Location: Chicago Watch: DSSD & PANERAI 312 Posts: 79	Deepsea Lume question Hey everybody, I just purchased a Rolex Deepsea last week. I'm 33 years old and this is my very 1st Rolex. Panerai was my 1st choice, but Rolex was a watch I've always wanted when I was a kid. But anyways, how in the hell does the lume work in the dark? I've read somewhere that you need to use a flashlight for the lume to work. I just spent close to $11,000 bucks for a watch and I need to use a flashlight for the lume to work!!??? Say it ain't so please.

10 May 2011, 04:43 AM	#11
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	Charge it up with the iphone 4 flash, put it on the continuous light for like 5 mins. or just put it out side for like 5 mins so it can suck all the sun in __________________ ♛

10 May 2011, 04:52 AM	#12
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	...That was funny, press the button.. __________________ ♛

10 May 2011, 04:56 AM	#13
broncophil "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cali Posts: 423	yes.. sorry the $10k watch you bought does need to be charged.. but coming from gmt2c and SUBC - its the nicest and brightest i've had so far.. i know the subC is blue too, but having had both side by side, the deepsea is brighter and bluer and lasts longer.. __________________ subc nd * Daytona ceramic black * dj2 arabic * BLNR

10 May 2011, 04:57 AM	#14
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	Johnny, the lume is just ok, it's not the best. Look at the bright side of things take it easy __________________ ♛

10 May 2011, 04:28 AM	#2
ElPrimero Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London Watch: DSSD Posts: 168	Have you pressed the button??

10 May 2011, 04:34 AM	#3
ElPrimero Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London Watch: DSSD Posts: 168	Apologies, I'm only having a bit of fun!! Unfortunately the Rolex Lume isn't renowned for its constant brightness and does need to be 'charged' with an external light source if you want to see it in all its glory!! Welcome to the forum

10 May 2011, 04:49 AM	#4
CPD Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Johnny Location: Chicago Watch: DSSD & PANERAI 312 Posts: 79	I've done the flashlight charge for like 3 minutes and the lume doesn't last long. If I charge the watch longer does the lume last longer? Man, this is BS! Panerai has such a better lume!

3 June 2011, 10:22 AM	#7
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	If you still have a Pam, charge both under a ligtht for the same time, set them in the dark for the same time, then check at the same time, maybe 6 hours later, to be sure. My Sub-C has pretty much the same dial as your DS, and I find it to be pretty good. It's very bright after charging, and I can easily read it any time throughout the night, or, towards the end of a movie in a theatre for instance, no trouble at all. I don't even charge it before bed, and it's still readable 6-8 hours later. I do have a Panerai, and it does have great lume, but honestly, I am finding the lume on the Sub to work pretty much just as well. The Pam does seem brighter just after charging, but as for lasting a long time, they seem pretty equal.

3 June 2011, 01:50 PM	#8
Lagunatic Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Ron Location: Laguna Niguel, Ca Watch: Rolex 116613LN Posts: 1,724	you paid $11,000 for a Deepsea? you must be nuts

10 May 2011, 04:58 AM	#15
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Johnny, Rolex, like most brands use luminova ,or a form there of,--On the DS Rolex calls it Chromolite- for luminosity. Luminova (or Superluminova) is non-radioactive and needs an outside light source to power. The old style tritium markers havn't been used for a while due to concerns of long term radiation to watchmakers and those that work on them. The intensity and length of the "glow" depends on the mixture used and with Rolex it's something that many feel leaves something to be desired when compared to other brands. I've found Chromolite to be much better than the older lume Rolex used as to longevity, but certainly not as good as some from other brands. Yes there are brands that use tritium still in the form of gas-lite technology-Ball for one-, but Rolex does not. It doesn't take much to "power up" the luminova though. Be aware it will fade over time a bit.

10 May 2011, 05:20 AM	#16
CPD Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Johnny Location: Chicago Watch: DSSD & PANERAI 312 Posts: 79	Thanks guys! It is what it is I guess. The only reason I'm upset is this morning around 4 a.m., I woke up to see what time it was and the watch was dark. No lume showing what so ever. I just want to make sure I don't have a defected Deepsea.

10 May 2011, 05:43 AM	#18
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	A relatively new deepsea should be visible throughout the night. Mine still pops since 2006. Don't Deepseas have that new blue stuff? __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

10 May 2011, 06:07 AM	#19
mascot Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UTC/GMT +1 Hours Watch: 16570 Posts: 250	I have some onther brands and they glow like torches emidetly after charging with sun/LED but 5-6 hours later they fade so much that its impossible to see the time without focusing hard . My Sub 116610 doesnt glow as a torch after charging in sun/LED but when I wake up 05:00 (sometimes drunk :D) the index is still bright and readable. Just great!

10 May 2011, 06:09 AM	#20
TheWatchFiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Watch: Omega SMP 2531.80 Posts: 57	From my knowledge, the best way to power the lume is from the sun. If that's not possible use a light on it for several minutes. From what other DSSD owners here say, it should last all night, albeit not that bright, but readable, which is more than other brands using superluminova that may initially illuminate bright for a bit, but then fade more over time compared to chromolight.

10 May 2011, 06:42 AM	#21
wrxsti "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 1,695	my deepsea lume is awesome and lasts all night, i paid more for my iwc big pilot and that lume is terrible! __________________ PP Geneva

10 May 2011, 07:54 AM	#22
Srbell67 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florida Watch: DSSD Posts: 38	The lume should work fine and be noticeable!!

10 May 2011, 09:45 AM	#23
springbar "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, Ca Watch: 116400GV Posts: 834	The lume on my Milgauss GV fizzles out pretty quickly but my late-model 14060M is visible (if dim) until sunrise. I would think the DeepSea should be at least that good.

10 May 2011, 09:54 AM	#24
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	FWIW my '97 tritium dial Sub still has a pretty strong lume. Not super bright, but I can see it in the middle of night well enough to tell the time. No charging required!! :) __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

3 June 2011, 07:58 AM	#25
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	Came in from doing some painting this morning and was greated by this. __________________ Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1

3 June 2011, 04:14 PM	#26
Rolex Snob Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5	As long as we're on the subject, is it a sin to have the dial relumed? I've been thinking about doing this and if so, my choice would be to go with a green instead of the blue. I understand that blue is the new "green," but between the two, green blows the blue out of the water. At least that's my experience...

3 June 2011, 05:32 PM	#27
jenniferjanef "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,828	Green??? Are you sure? Mine certainly looks blue and last all night.. Better than my pam328 Pam305 pam000.. You better bring it back to your AD or bring it back to official rolex services center to check if it is a real DSSD. I have seen fake DSSD here in Asia with green lume and it is a dead give away for spotting the fake from the real. Good luck!

3 June 2011, 05:45 PM	#29
jenniferjanef "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,828	Then your watch would be a unique piece and a real keeper. It may fetch lots of bucks in the future! It could be a mistake done in the factory. Keen to sell? ;)

3 June 2011, 05:57 PM	#30
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	Ater studying 100thmonkeys review his lume is the same as mine. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...hlight=Deepsea Do we think some of the mk1's may have come with green Lume? I'm confused. __________________ Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1

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