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Old 16 September 2018, 11:17 AM   #1
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Daytona Lume problem

Is it just me or the lume on my DaytonaC feels a little bit weak??
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Old 16 September 2018, 11:24 AM   #2
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There is not a lot to work off of, the markers and hands are quite small, especially compared to a GMT or Sub.
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Old 16 September 2018, 12:07 PM   #3
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The Daytona is a fantastic watch but readability be it day or night has never been it's claim to fame....
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Old 16 September 2018, 01:08 PM   #4
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Is it just me or the lume on my DaytonaC feels a little bit weak??
That was one of the first things I noticed about mine. The lime is pretty weak but I guess it’s because of the relatively small markers
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Old 16 September 2018, 03:12 PM   #5
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That was one of the first things I noticed about mine. The lime is pretty weak but I guess it’s because of the relatively small markers
I'm glad not the only one...
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Old 16 September 2018, 01:25 PM   #6
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Agree with the other comments about smaller markers and narrower hands compared to some of the other sport/tool watches.

The diving watches and Explorer II, watches where legibility in low light conditions are integral to the purpose of the watch, excel there.
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Old 17 September 2018, 12:17 AM   #7
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Odd, but every time I look to see what date it is on my Daytona, oops. Anyone else make this mistake who owns a Daytona?
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Old 17 September 2018, 12:25 AM   #8
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Omega rules the lume world.
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Old 17 September 2018, 06:52 AM   #9
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Old 17 September 2018, 12:36 AM   #10
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The lume is fine just not much of it.
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Old 17 September 2018, 01:58 AM   #11
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Rolex lume sucks.
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Old 17 September 2018, 03:51 AM   #12
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Daytona’s have lume. Lol.
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Old 17 September 2018, 06:44 AM   #13
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If lume is your thing...I’d say you might want to pick the right Daytona.

Here is an example of one I had years ago and never wanted for nighttime lume.




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