Tritium V Luminova

[chand8]

As the patina is so sought after and discussed, would yany of you think that the tritium dial would be better bet for future appreciation and resale of, say a 14060. After 2001= superluminova or before 2001= tritium.

[Frogman4me]

For me personally I always prefer tritium. I love patina and that is something that modern dials will never give me.

[Loevhagen]

For a 14060, I would choose the Luminova (1998-1999) or the Super Luminova (after 2000). Tritium and WG surrounds are a mismatch. IMHO.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by chand8

As the patina is so sought after and discussed, would yany of you think that the tritium dial would be better bet for future appreciation and resale of, say a 14060. After 2001= superluminova or before 2001= tritium.

There aren't any 14060s after 2001, they were discontinued for the 14060M in about '99.

Since the changeover to Luminova occurred in ~98/99 (Luinova and Super Luminova are the same compound) There may be a few 14060s that have it, and there may be a few 14060Ms that have tritium. Either is rare.

As to sought after, or future appreciation and resale, it likely doesn't make a lot of difference as long as the dial is original. If a Luminova dial is a replacement on a 14060 then the circle of potential owners may be reduced if you believe that there is a huge number who want originality. I think that, overall, any 14060 or 14060M in top shape will sell for about the same with or without a replacement dial - condition is paramount.

[chand8]

many thanks again and very useful information.

[MitchSteel]

It would probably come down to personal preference.I like both, but that definitely ends on what you use the watch for I guess.

[ADINVA]

Originally Posted by loevhagen

tritium and wg surrounds are a mismatch. Imho.

+1

[EdipisReks]

Originally Posted by Frogman4me

For me personally I always prefer tritium. I love patina and that is something that modern dials will never give me.

You might be surprised: the luminova on my late 90s Seamaster Pro has turned quite brown. Also doesn't glow well anymore, so it's pretty similar to the Tritium experience. ;)

[Loevhagen]

Originally Posted by EdipisReks

You might be surprised: the luminova on my late 90s Seamaster Pro has turned quite brown. Also doesn't glow well anymore, so it's pretty similar to the Tritium experience. ;)

Water damaged?

[EdipisReks]

No, it's actually pretty common with SMPs of the era, for whatever reason.