Scared of losing the lume on my DSSD.

[RolexDivers]

Originally Posted by scarab007

Just put the watch in the box and don't wear it. To much to worry about it getting hurt.

You do have a point.... when I was a kid, my parents made me take really good care of my stuff --- all my books had to be covered in book covers and toys had to be clean and in their boxes.... some of that mentality is still with me. I do have realized that if I am too busy worrying about damaging it, then all I am doing is keeping it nice and clean for the next future owner ....which is a terrible thing to do ---- I bought these to enjoy them and to enjoy watches, you gotta wear them and not worry...

[datejust24]

fading lume?? you actually worry about this happening?

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

The bottom line is this...let's assume a worst case scenario, that the lume WILL be completely destroyed in 5 years through exposure to the sun. Then you replace the dial for $150 at service time and it is as good as new again. I am not really sure why people get so worked up about something so minor and something that is so easily fixed.

You mean the dial and hands or get them repainted if that's an option. It's not a $150 job, who are you kidding. That math is way off and why should I have to go through this if it's just a precaution one can take on $12k watch.
All he's asking is, is the lume susceptible to weakening from prolonged exposure, not from just driving down the block, but from all aspects, like out tanning, etc. It's not an irrational concern and why does it have to go totally left....just put it away, don't wear it.....

Yeah maybe he's being overly cautious but not irrational and it would go a long way to actually talk about the lume like Tools' post rather than whether the op cares too much about his watch. Caring about lume fading is not babying the watch, putting it in a safe is.

In reality there's isn't enough data yet on luminova or chromalight to determine how soon it deteriorates.

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by datejust24

fading lume?? you actually worry about this happening?

Yes, just like those who worry about bracelet stretch, and scratched bezel inserts, scratched crystals. However I don't "worry", but I do concern myself with my property.

[scarab007]

Originally Posted by RolexDivers

You do have a point.... when I was a kid, my parents made me take really good care of my stuff --- all my books had to be covered in book covers and toys had to be clean and in their boxes.... some of that mentality is still with me. I do have realized that if I am too busy worrying about damaging it, then all I am doing is keeping it nice and clean for the next future owner ....which is a terrible thing to do ---- I bought these to enjoy them and to enjoy watches, you gotta wear them and not worry...

Exactly my friend, wear and enjoy it. Stop worrying as you can't take it with you!

[scarab007]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

so then he shouldn't care for his property or educate himself on it's attributes. just wear it like whatever, wherever.....

You can care for your property and educate yourself all you want. There does come a point when it is needlessly worrying about or even obsessing over it, as almost seems the case.

And yes, wear it whatever and wherever as he owns one of the toughest watches on the market, so go yourself some other place.

[masterserg]

^^^ Yep, there comes a point where the anxiety takes over the enjoyment of the hobby and it just makes one miserable ... then why would you want to do it (I've been and sometimes am there).

In my book, make sure it is right to start with, then if unhappy trade, sell, fix, leave as-is ...plenty of options ... life is too short and there are more important things.

[SaddleSC]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

You mean the dial and hands or get them repainted if that's an option. It's not a $150 job, who are you kidding. That math is way off and why should I have to go through this if it's just a precaution one can take on $12k watch.
All he's asking is, is the lume susceptible to weakening from prolonged exposure, not from just driving down the block, but from all aspects, like out tanning, etc. It's not an irrational concern and why does it have to go totally left....just put it away, don't wear it.....

First off, the math is not "way off," I recently had the dial ($150) and hands ($100) replaced on a Submariner during a routine service at RSC and it was around $250 for both. You are correct, that I forgot to add the service cost for the hands, but my point remains valid...

If you are going to be so paralyzed with fear over $250 worth of maintenance during a 5-year period on a watch that costs $12,000 then you should probably be thinking about buying less expensive watches.

I find it funny that the OP even admits that he was being overly-cautious and everyone in this thread seems to be having a lighthearted discussion except for you who is the only one getting worked up and arguing over every single reply. Not to mention all of the thumbs down emoticons and sarcasm, etc. I am not really sure why you are being so defensive/argumentative.

[mjclark32]

Can always request a new dial at service time

[watch watcher]

I thought that faded lume, hands and dials were a good and desirable thing (patina). Not being sarcastic here.

[Vincent65]

Originally Posted by RolexDivers

You are right ... it is this irrational fear I have ---- For some reason, I wanna keep my watches as new as possible ---- but I do not know why, just scared to wear them and enjoy them on a daily basis...

there you go - you know already! just wear the thing and enjoy it.

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by RolexDivers

Hi folks,

Manytimes when I am driving in the daytime, I get full sun on the dial of my DSSD. As an instinct, I take my arm out of the sun, all in the hopes that if I do so, the lume on my watch will last longer. Is that correct thinking?

Am I being paranoid here? Will the lume last longer the less it is exposed to bright light?

thanks,

Ok, so I got a little worked up....Why, because many responses aren't addressing what the op asked(as seen above). He asked about the lume. So a few posters addressed the lume but the rest addressed how he should feel or treat his watch, or anyone for that matter.
Personally with all the usually helpful data provided here on TRF I also expected that maybe there could be insight on the chromalight used on the DSSD.
Unfortunately there isn't any. I wear my watch for anything I want but if there's helpful insight I'm all for it, there isn't any here with the exception of what Tools said.
I'm done with this matter.

[marnii]

i think it is ok for op taking care his watch in his habit,and maybe he is right.it is like others will take off their watch before a hot shower.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

In reality there's isn't enough data yet on luminova or chromalight to determine how soon it deteriorates.

Well luminover has proven to last longer than Tritium its been almost 15 years since its introduction. And myself have not seen one single post on any forum where the Luminover lume has failed.And would doubt when Rolex watch buyers in the Tritium lume days were all that worried when the lume failed as they just bought a Rolex watch,but agree you should do what your quote states below.

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Ok, so I got a little worked up...
I'm done with this matter.

[masterserg]

12 years old luminova that has seen plenty of sun! Like I mentioned above, you should not let the hobby (or watch) own you. The DSSD is a mighty machine. Just enjoy it and if a problem develops, fix it when it happens.

I am also afraid to say, if you have this sort of anxiety prone personality (as I do) ... the forums are not the best place to hang out. You should be out there enjoying life. I don't mean to sound like Dr. Phil you know, it just happens to me sometimes and I am trying to control it. Staying away from the over-abundance of (sometimes) irrelevant info and details helps.

[Bangel]

As to the longevity of chromalight and factors affecting its degradation, I'm not anxious, fearful or paranoid.

I'm just plain curious as to what the answers are.

From reading through this thread, the only thing I can surmise is that no one apart from Rolex and the lume manufacturers really know.