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Vince KSA · 1 December 2018, 07:43 PM

So I was having a 3 day mini break from work in Saudi so decided to visit the German Christmas Markets for the weekend.

Late afternoon when flying I close the window shutter as the sun starts to set and... genuinely after just a second or two exposed to the sun (natural light not held under a torch or anything). I look down and see the most beautiful sight.

I promise you that these photos are not enhanced in anyway and what you see is exactly how it looked like to the naked eye in a low lit cabin.

I don't know about you but I was blown away and a big smile came across my face.

Ok off in search of Gluhwein now, a man can only take so much of being under a drinking ban.

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Jason71 · 1 December 2018, 07:48 PM

Am I correct to understand that you bought a 116500 without knowing it had Chromalight markers and hands??

Vince KSA · 1 December 2018, 07:52 PM

Indeed you are correct sir.

I knew it had lume, just never knew it was this good, like I say I was blown away.

Believe it or not lume was not something that I considered or even crossed my mind when putting my name down for this watch many moons ago.

I have many watches of all makes but this glow is something very special indeed and I just wanted to share the photos.

elitejae · 1 December 2018, 07:56 PM

Looks great!

rambo99 · 1 December 2018, 08:00 PM

quite beautiful indeed.

Sportwatchmania · 1 December 2018, 08:15 PM

Wow thats beautiful

can't wait for mine to catch enough sun to see that. But unfortunately winter time has started so dark days at the moment

faimag · 1 December 2018, 08:48 PM

that's cute, OP!

Old Expat Beast · 1 December 2018, 09:02 PM

Sunlight through aircraft windows seems to boost watch lume particularly well.

037 · 1 December 2018, 09:16 PM

You're traveling with the stickers still on your watch? No, I didn't know the Daytona did that.

Jason71 · 1 December 2018, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vince KSA

Indeed you are correct sir.

I knew it had lume, just never knew it was this good, like I say I was blown away.

Believe it or not lume was not something that I considered or even crossed my mind when putting my name down for this watch many moons ago.

I have many watches of all makes but this glow is something very special indeed and I just wanted to share the photos.

Wow.....that was a nice surprise for you then

Rolex Essex · 1 December 2018, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 037

You're traveling with the stickers still on your watch? No, I didn't know the Daytona did that.

My AD started ripping the stickers off as soon as I signed the docs.
No I didn’t know the Daytona did that too

037 · 1 December 2018, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Nail Tech

My AD started ripping the stickers off as soon as I signed the docs.
No I didn’t know the Daytona did that too

That's how it should be. Automobiles aren't delivered with plastic on them either.

uncleluck · 1 December 2018, 09:25 PM

Ha, quite a funny thread.

You should see what the Pelagos is like when you just walk indoors after being outside!

LuminousMaximus · 1 December 2018, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 037

You're traveling with the stickers still on your watch? No, I didn't know the Daytona did that.

good eye!

Nice lume

Ian Macdermott · 1 December 2018, 09:30 PM

Cor blimey guvener a professional sports watch wiv lume how unusual.

Witchcraft I say burn it.

Harry-57 · 1 December 2018, 09:31 PM

The blue lumes look particularly nice against a light dial, as Explorer Polar owners will confirm.

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Boaters · 1 December 2018, 09:37 PM

Love that lume nice pics guys

1William · 1 December 2018, 10:26 PM

Very nice.

HogwldFLTR · 1 December 2018, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vince KSA

So I was having a 3 day mini break from work in Saudi so decided to visit the German Christmas Markets for the weekend.

Late afternoon when flying I close the window shutter as the sun starts to set and... genuinely after just a second or two exposed to the sun (natural light not held under a torch or anything). I look down and see the most beautiful sight.

I promise you that these photos are not enhanced in anyway and what you see is exactly how it looked like to the naked eye in a low lit cabin.

I don't know about you but I was blown away and a big smile came across my face.

Ok off in search of Gluhwein now, a man can only take so much of being under a drinking ban.

The lume is the main reason I choose watches with lume (now there's logic which can't be argued). I love being able to look at a watch in the dark and see what time it is. Because I wear watches 24/7, lume is always obvious and fundamental to me. Glad you finally see the light!!!

Odie-r · 1 December 2018, 11:14 PM

Great pics!

watchwatcher · 1 December 2018, 11:47 PM

Cool lume shot.

Glad to see the sticker police up and running this morning.

brandrea · 1 December 2018, 11:51 PM

037 · 1 December 2018, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Glad to see the sticker police up and running this morning.

You don't truly own it until you rip the stickers off and enjoy it. Until then, it owns you!

Daytona: The most stickered modern Rolex.

BVLDARI · 1 December 2018, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry-57

The blue lumes look particularly nice against a light dial, as Explorer Polar owners will confirm.

.

Confirmed. The explorer has really good lume which is amplified by the white dial.

Rick_Nashville · 2 December 2018, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vince KSA

So I was having a 3 day mini break from work in Saudi so decided to visit the German Christmas Markets for the weekend. Late afternoon when flying I close the window shutter as the sun starts to set and... genuinely after just a second or two exposed to the sun (natural light not held under a torch or anything). I look down and see the most beautiful sight. I promise you that these photos are not enhanced in anyway and what you see is exactly how it looked like to the naked eye in a low lit cabin. I don't know about you but I was blown away and a big smile came across my face. Ok off in search of Gluhwein now, a man can only take so much of being under a drinking ban.

Congrats on a fantastically beautiful Daytona. Looks great on land or in the air! Now go and enjoy some cold beverages, lol.

-Rick.

Nikrnic · 2 December 2018, 03:49 AM

Well, you were closer to the sun.

Enjoy!...

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GradyPhilpott · 2 December 2018, 04:42 AM

Dr.Smellody · 2 December 2018, 04:48 AM

Looks great!

OpusXIII · 2 December 2018, 04:53 AM

Daytona - Yes
Stickers still on Daytona - NO!

CF999 · 2 December 2018, 04:54 AM

Gosh!
I’ve got lume too...

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1 December 2018, 07:43 PM	#1
Vince KSA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Saudi Arabia Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 752	Did you know the Daytona does this? Wow my 116500 just got better! So I was having a 3 day mini break from work in Saudi so decided to visit the German Christmas Markets for the weekend. Late afternoon when flying I close the window shutter as the sun starts to set and... genuinely after just a second or two exposed to the sun (natural light not held under a torch or anything). I look down and see the most beautiful sight. I promise you that these photos are not enhanced in anyway and what you see is exactly how it looked like to the naked eye in a low lit cabin. I don't know about you but I was blown away and a big smile came across my face. Ok off in search of Gluhwein now, a man can only take so much of being under a drinking ban.

1 December 2018, 07:48 PM	#2
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Am I correct to understand that you bought a 116500 without knowing it had Chromalight markers and hands?? __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

1 December 2018, 08:15 PM	#6
Sportwatchmania "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Dennis Location: Netherlands Watch: ♛ Posts: 552	Wow thats beautiful can't wait for mine to catch enough sun to see that. But unfortunately winter time has started so dark days at the moment __________________ ♛ 116610LN - 116710BLNR - 116500LN White - 116500LN Black Instagram: @sportwatchmania https://instagram.com/sportwatchmania/

1 December 2018, 09:02 PM	#8
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Sunlight through aircraft windows seems to boost watch lume particularly well. __________________ _______________________

1 December 2018, 09:30 PM	#15
Ian Macdermott "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Willy.B.Banned Location: Sheol Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,721	Cor blimey guvener a professional sports watch wiv lume how unusual. Witchcraft I say burn it. __________________ Welax no one other than wobblers muggers and sad WIS types notices your Wolex. The rest of the populace are way too busy staring at their shiny new iPhone 24s or worrying about paying the gas bill..

1 December 2018, 07:52 PM	#3
Vince KSA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Saudi Arabia Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 752	Indeed you are correct sir. I knew it had lume, just never knew it was this good, like I say I was blown away. Believe it or not lume was not something that I considered or even crossed my mind when putting my name down for this watch many moons ago. I have many watches of all makes but this glow is something very special indeed and I just wanted to share the photos.

1 December 2018, 07:56 PM	#4
elitejae "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesse Location: SF Bay Area Watch: Rolex/Tudor/Omega Posts: 80	Looks great!

1 December 2018, 08:00 PM	#5
rambo99 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tokyo Watch: SD43,PAM1616,Hulk Posts: 3,567	quite beautiful indeed.

1 December 2018, 08:48 PM	#7
faimag "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US, SG, DK, GR Watch: Reverso Posts: 3,089	that's cute, OP!

1 December 2018, 09:16 PM	#9
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	You're traveling with the stickers still on your watch? No, I didn't know the Daytona did that.

1 December 2018, 09:25 PM	#13
uncleluck "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: England Posts: 518	Ha, quite a funny thread. You should see what the Pelagos is like when you just walk indoors after being outside!

1 December 2018, 09:31 PM	#16
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,676	The blue lumes look particularly nice against a light dial, as Explorer Polar owners will confirm. .

1 December 2018, 09:37 PM	#17
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Love that lume nice pics guys

1 December 2018, 10:26 PM	#18
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Very nice.

1 December 2018, 11:14 PM	#20
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Great pics! __________________ @watchtheleftwrist

1 December 2018, 11:47 PM	#21
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Cool lume shot. Glad to see the sticker police up and running this morning.

1 December 2018, 11:51 PM	#22
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,106

2 December 2018, 03:49 AM	#26
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	Well, you were closer to the sun. Enjoy!... Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

2 December 2018, 04:42 AM	#27
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	__________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

2 December 2018, 04:48 AM	#28
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,416	Looks great!

2 December 2018, 04:53 AM	#29
OpusXIII "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: New Orleans Watch: Bluesy, Hulk, DJ Posts: 427	Daytona - Yes Stickers still on Daytona - NO! __________________ TT Submariner Bluesy, SS Submariner Hulk, TT DateJust 36mm w/ Super Jubilee bracelet.

2 December 2018, 04:54 AM	#30
CF999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: UK Watch: 1655 ,1675, 1016 Posts: 159	Gosh! I’ve got lume too... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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