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imaddhatter · 13 April 2012, 01:03 AM

Hey guys,

Just wondering if any one had suggestions for watch brands that have very bright lume, I've looked at Luminox and Lum-Tec, the lume looks great, I like some of the styles but nothing screams "I have to have", my only real requirement is a mechanical movement (prefer auto but manual wind is ok)...thanks in advance for the help

MCV · 13 April 2012, 01:30 AM

Watches with tritium tubes like Luminox don't glow brightly like a watch with SuperLuminova. The tubes emit a constant glow, but it's not intense like SL.

H3 Tactical with tubes (and lume paint on the tips of the hands):

Seiko uses their own lume, Lumibrite, and their watches with it glow great. SL is great too, but it depends on how much is applied by the manufacturer to give a good glow.

Currently, my GP Seahawk probably has the best lume in my collection, but that doesn't mean you need to spend a lot of dollars to get great lume. My Deep Blue Master2000 cost $425 and glows nicely, too.

GP Seahawk:

Deep Blue:

Cheers,

-Marc

britincali · 13 April 2012, 04:50 AM

Seiko's have the best lume Ive ever worn.

stockae92 · 13 April 2012, 05:23 AM

Amada (sp?) A1

you'd better have the wrist size for it :)

capote · 13 April 2012, 06:06 AM

Tough to beat the lume on this Sinn

Pic from internet

gkanga · 13 April 2012, 01:26 PM

Ball. You can't beat tritium when it comes to lume.

htc8p · 13 April 2012, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gkanga

Ball. You can't beat tritium when it comes to lume.

Ball amazing lume. but how about pressing the button of a gshock

sunshine9393 · 13 April 2012, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htc8p

Ball amazing lume. but how about pressing the button of a gshock

x3

Was thinking the same thing myself. The tritium gas tubes glow very nicely in the dark and don't need to be charged with natural light (from what I understand).

Demosthene · 13 April 2012, 02:32 PM

To be honest SuperLuminova is essentially useless for night-time watch viewing.
The longevity of the charge is just too poor to be of significant use.
Tritium tubes is the only type of lume that really wroks.

FeelingTheBlues · 13 April 2012, 03:44 PM

I've personally never had too many watches with a lot of lume but I must say my SMP has quite a good one. I don't think you can go wrong if you decide to buy an Omega!

Starwalker · 14 April 2012, 01:13 AM

Ball - the gas tube thingy lume stuff - they do it best!

gwalker · 14 April 2012, 01:18 AM

NOT Rolex. Personally I think Sinn and Ball have great lume.

Dan Pierce · 14 April 2012, 01:36 AM

The new Tudors ain't bad.
dP

imaddhatter · 14 April 2012, 01:39 AM

Thanks for all the input, you guys have provided a lot of great leads

13 April 2012, 01:03 AM	#1
imaddhatter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: KJ Location: NJ/NY Watch: Sea Dweller 16600 Posts: 136	Watches with very bright lume Hey guys, Just wondering if any one had suggestions for watch brands that have very bright lume, I've looked at Luminox and Lum-Tec, the lume looks great, I like some of the styles but nothing screams "I have to have", my only real requirement is a mechanical movement (prefer auto but manual wind is ok)...thanks in advance for the help __________________ "Even a broken watch is right twice a day."

13 April 2012, 04:50 AM	#3
britincali "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Wales UK Watch: 16600,16570,6098 Posts: 706	Seiko's have the best lume Ive ever worn. __________________ Prick club member # 6 P 16600 M Polar EXP II 1951 Waffle dial 6098 https://www.facebook.com/LlwynFfynnon

13 April 2012, 05:23 AM	#4
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,964	Amada (sp?) A1 you'd better have the wrist size for it :) __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

13 April 2012, 03:44 PM	#10
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I've personally never had too many watches with a lot of lume but I must say my SMP has quite a good one. I don't think you can go wrong if you decide to buy an Omega! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

14 April 2012, 01:13 AM	#11
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,261	Ball - the gas tube thingy lume stuff - they do it best! __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

13 April 2012, 01:30 AM	#2
MCV 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Marc Location: USA Watch: GO Sport Evo Posts: 679	Watches with tritium tubes like Luminox don't glow brightly like a watch with SuperLuminova. The tubes emit a constant glow, but it's not intense like SL. H3 Tactical with tubes (and lume paint on the tips of the hands): Seiko uses their own lume, Lumibrite, and their watches with it glow great. SL is great too, but it depends on how much is applied by the manufacturer to give a good glow. Currently, my GP Seahawk probably has the best lume in my collection, but that doesn't mean you need to spend a lot of dollars to get great lume. My Deep Blue Master2000 cost $425 and glows nicely, too. GP Seahawk: Deep Blue: Cheers, -Marc

13 April 2012, 06:06 AM	#5
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Tough to beat the lume on this Sinn Pic from internet

13 April 2012, 01:26 PM	#6
gkanga "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: TX Watch: 16610LV Posts: 30	Ball. You can't beat tritium when it comes to lume.

13 April 2012, 02:32 PM	#9
Demosthene "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 1,326	To be honest SuperLuminova is essentially useless for night-time watch viewing. The longevity of the charge is just too poor to be of significant use. Tritium tubes is the only type of lume that really wroks.

14 April 2012, 01:18 AM	#12
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	NOT Rolex. Personally I think Sinn and Ball have great lume.

14 April 2012, 01:36 AM	#13
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	The new Tudors ain't bad. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

14 April 2012, 01:39 AM	#14
imaddhatter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: KJ Location: NJ/NY Watch: Sea Dweller 16600 Posts: 136	Thanks for all the input, you guys have provided a lot of great leads __________________ "Even a broken watch is right twice a day."

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