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mbt311 · 15 August 2012, 12:16 AM

What does it take to get your Royal Oak's luminescence going in the dark? Does the luminescence get charged just from wearing the watch during the day? I'm particularly curious about the new 41MM watches 15400/26320, but I wouldn't be surprised if the answer's the same for the 39MMs.

Submarino · 15 August 2012, 12:58 AM

First of all. Welcome on board!

Luminosity is really crappy on APs. It should charge during the day or you can use a black light or LED to charge it and enjoy it for as little as it will last. Even on my Diver the luminosity is terrible. But, even with that being said I love my APs.

cdnyc · 15 August 2012, 02:06 AM

I've seen that the Luminosity can be charged using an LED and it will last for a couple of minutes. But that seems to be the only time it's visible.

Agreed that APs are fantastic regardless!

craniotes · 15 August 2012, 03:50 AM

I've got no problems with the lume on either of my APs (Diver and Jumbo). Sure, they won't shame a Seiko Monster, but I can still tell the time at 4am.

Regards,
Adam

mbt311 · 15 August 2012, 04:35 AM

Thanks for the interesting feedback. The 15400s and 26320s I've played with also seem to only glow for a few minutes and only when proactively charged/activated. In other words, the lume isn't really functional. I wonder why there would be variability in lume caliber across watches. Seems like 2 Diver owners above have different experiences. And Craniotes has a Jumbo that lumes at 4am, which is a world of difference from what I've seen.

texex91 · 15 August 2012, 05:02 AM

Have no problem on 15400, 44mm or Diver.

All last through the night.

2th Dr · 15 August 2012, 06:23 AM

I charge my 15400 with a small incandescent lamp before going to bed, and it lasts the whole night through.

cdnyc · 15 August 2012, 06:29 AM

Maybe it's a matter of the type and amount of light the watch takes in during the day (at work, etc.).

Submarino · 15 August 2012, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbt311

Thanks for the interesting feedback. The 15400s and 26320s I've played with also seem to only glow for a few minutes and only when proactively charged/activated. In other words, the lume isn't really functional. I wonder why there would be variability in lume caliber across watches. Seems like 2 Diver owners above have different experiences. And Craniotes has a Jumbo that lumes at 4am, which is a world of difference from what I've seen.

Several Diver owners (myself included) complain about the luminosity on the Diver. Actually Paul ended up selling his because the luminosity was really disappointing. My 15300 has actually even worse luminosity.

craniotes · 15 August 2012, 11:16 AM

Zap it with a UV light before you hit the hay and you're good to go.

Regards,
Adam

texex91 · 15 August 2012, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submarino

Several Diver owners (myself included) complain about the luminosity on the Diver. Actually Paul ended up selling his because the luminosity was really disappointing. My 15300 has actually even worse luminosity.

Which Paul?

jvo300 · 15 August 2012, 11:37 AM

I LOVE my 15300, but the lume is terrible.

Submarino · 15 August 2012, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craniotes

Zap it with a UV light before you hit the hay and you're good to go.

Regards,
Adam

Awesome picture. Need to get me a UV light!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Watches are the new currency!

Submarino · 15 August 2012, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Which Paul?

I meant Patrick (psv), damn auto correct!

B. Doggy · 16 August 2012, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jvo300

I LOVE my 15300, but the lume is terrible.

x2

15 August 2012, 12:16 AM	#1
mbt311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NY Posts: 3	Luminescence What does it take to get your Royal Oak's luminescence going in the dark? Does the luminescence get charged just from wearing the watch during the day? I'm particularly curious about the new 41MM watches 15400/26320, but I wouldn't be surprised if the answer's the same for the 39MMs.

15 August 2012, 12:58 AM	#2
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	First of all. Welcome on board! Luminosity is really crappy on APs. It should charge during the day or you can use a black light or LED to charge it and enjoy it for as little as it will last. Even on my Diver the luminosity is terrible. But, even with that being said I love my APs. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

15 August 2012, 02:06 AM	#3
cdnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Cory Location: NY Posts: 681	I've seen that the Luminosity can be charged using an LED and it will last for a couple of minutes. But that seems to be the only time it's visible. Agreed that APs are fantastic regardless!

15 August 2012, 03:50 AM	#4
craniotes Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Ad Rock Location: Manhattan Posts: 621	I've got no problems with the lume on either of my APs (Diver and Jumbo). Sure, they won't shame a Seiko Monster, but I can still tell the time at 4am. Regards, Adam

15 August 2012, 04:35 AM	#5
mbt311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NY Posts: 3	Thanks for the interesting feedback. The 15400s and 26320s I've played with also seem to only glow for a few minutes and only when proactively charged/activated. In other words, the lume isn't really functional. I wonder why there would be variability in lume caliber across watches. Seems like 2 Diver owners above have different experiences. And Craniotes has a Jumbo that lumes at 4am, which is a world of difference from what I've seen.

15 August 2012, 05:02 AM	#6
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Have no problem on 15400, 44mm or Diver. All last through the night.

15 August 2012, 06:23 AM	#7
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	I charge my 15400 with a small incandescent lamp before going to bed, and it lasts the whole night through.

15 August 2012, 06:29 AM	#8
cdnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Cory Location: NY Posts: 681	Maybe it's a matter of the type and amount of light the watch takes in during the day (at work, etc.).

15 August 2012, 11:16 AM	#10
craniotes Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Ad Rock Location: Manhattan Posts: 621	Zap it with a UV light before you hit the hay and you're good to go. Regards, Adam

15 August 2012, 11:37 AM	#12
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	I LOVE my 15300, but the lume is terrible.

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