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moviefreak · 24 December 2009, 11:04 PM

Just wondering what is the best flashlight in the market to recharge the lume at night besides the shiny sun. Is there a special kind of light emission that recharges the lume very fast. I have some powerful ones for using in underground mines but they are not that small

and Merry Christmas to all in TRF too..

Randy · 24 December 2009, 11:12 PM

Surefire makes compact small tactical lights that start around $40.00

padi56 · 24 December 2009, 11:13 PM

Any sort of bright light will charge the lume,but myself now at my time of life like to get as much sleep as possible.So charging the lume on watches is way down the list,and a goods nights sleep is far more important to me.
And merry Christmas and a happy New Year Eduardo.

DWdrummer · 24 December 2009, 11:19 PM

I have Surefire and Fenix lights. My Fenix is 225 lumens. Its blinding in daylight. Even on my cheap watches it charges the lume in about 10 seconds.

Good stuff!

promethus · 24 December 2009, 11:33 PM

I use Surefire G2 for tossing around and normal requirements, as cheap and durable as they come.

I have other Surefire for more specialize usage.

Badfish179 · 24 December 2009, 11:37 PM

I also use a surefire. Best light around. It's compact and has lithium batteries that have a really long shelf light and last pretty well too.

gregdolley · 25 December 2009, 12:53 AM

Any ultra-violet light will do the job 100x better than a bright flashlight. This is why the lume charges really good outside even on a cloudy day - it's all the UV light you can't see.

I found this out by accident when I took one of my LED flashlights (which has two modes - regular and UV) and mistakenly turned on UV instead of regular light to charge my Tissot's lume. It was only on for a second or two, but it charged the lume way fast! I then tried it again, but left the UV on for about 10 seconds - man was it BRIGHT after that! Try it yourself and see.

crazyfingers · 25 December 2009, 01:01 AM

+ 1 for the UV lights. I couldnt believe my eyes when I saw that lume go crazy.

Idle Swede · 25 December 2009, 01:20 AM

I use this little UV light, (1" 1/2 long) that Dan of Ball watch Co. gave me.

A few seconds and the lume is like daylight.

forza1976 · 25 December 2009, 01:27 AM

I use my nikon flash

TattooedGQ · 25 December 2009, 01:37 AM

A UV flashlight is what exactly, like a Blacklight flashlight?!?!

JBat · 25 December 2009, 02:16 AM

I have a Surefire E2D Defender that is unbelievably bright. That thing will fully charge my Rolex lume in about two seconds flat. No lie.

diversified · 25 December 2009, 02:23 AM

Some time ago "Frostie" had a video of a watch that was so strong, that it could actually set fire to paper. Thats what you call a lume charger!

matt.wu · 25 December 2009, 02:34 AM

Check out dealextreme - ships from HK (usually for free) and the mini UV lights are really cheap. I've ordered quite a bit of stuff from them.

sheldonsmith · 25 December 2009, 02:57 AM

Ditto on the SureFire's.... I own three, the mini defender, the LED defender, and a variable intensity model (forgot the model names). Fantastic lights.

They do make an IR light.

I would be curious on the advantages of the IR lights (and where to obtain). There is a flashlight forum (www.candlepowerforums.com) that has discussion on flashlights, but I dont want to navigate through the all conversations...

-Sheldon

SDDS · 25 December 2009, 04:56 AM

I use led light and it works fine

tinstar · 25 December 2009, 06:19 AM

Surefire L7
5 watt LED light.

The watch head and light head are almost the exact same size.

3 seconds is all you need

jrssv · 25 December 2009, 06:42 AM

I have several Surefire flashlights. The have a website that covers all their models. LA Police supply sells them and gives extra batteries. Besides charging my watch I always have a surefire on my nightstand. The light is bright enough to disorient someone for a few seconds although I've only used it on a javelina that was charging my dog as I walked him in from his 10:00 p.m. constitution. I think Surefires are the Rolex of flashlights.

frank gama · 25 December 2009, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forza1976

I use my nikon flash

X 2

By far the fastest way to charge the lume (1/10,000th of a second).

Penn · 25 December 2009, 09:57 AM

Surefire 6p defender.

Salmosalar · 25 December 2009, 11:15 AM

SUREFIRE is the one to get. LED bub, lithium batteries you can NOT go wrong.

Heard good things about FENIX but have never handled a unit.

newrolexman · 26 December 2009, 12:27 AM

Don't know if this is the BEST but for $7.00 at Sears here is what I use.

LED bulb with a lifetime warranty

2 AA batteries which last 7 hours of continuous light.

Water proof.

The best buy for the $... I have a bunch of them for use in the cars and house.

HL65 · 26 December 2009, 12:32 AM

Surefire

DWdrummer · 26 December 2009, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Salmosalar

SUREFIRE is the one to get. LED bub, lithium batteries you can NOT go wrong.

Heard good things about FENIX but have never handled a unit.

My Fenix lights are every bit as solid and durable as my Surefire lights. I have the TX10 model and its 225 lumens or 60 lumens. You can switch between the two. On 225 it is blinding even in daylight. It throws very far and bright at night too. An excellent light for the $85 I paid for it. It is brighter than my Surefire that cost twice as much. Surefire is excellent however as well.

You can not go wrong with either light.

apeogre · 26 December 2009, 02:35 AM

I'm all about the UV flashlights. Full charge in under a second. They're incredibly cheap as well. I have this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Ultraviolet-LE...1758794&sr=8-3

User Name · 26 December 2009, 11:37 AM

Surefire G6 led, also helps me find house numbers when doing my job at night...

GlennW · 27 December 2009, 08:20 AM

Surefire all the way....bright!

Andad · 11 January 2011, 09:41 PM

bayerische · 11 January 2011, 09:49 PM

I have a LED Lenser M7R. Not cheap, but very good!

Gottog · 11 January 2011, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apeogre

I'm all about the UV flashlights. Full charge in under a second. They're incredibly cheap as well. I have this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Ultraviolet-LE...1758794&sr=8-3

Yeah. UV light is the way to go. That's the exact one I have. Works like a charm. One second and you got a full charge. And also works great at detecting pee stains and bodily fluids at hotels if you want to do a spot check on that 5-star rating you're paying for. LOL

At 17 bucks, everyone should have one.

24 December 2009, 11:04 PM	#1
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	Best flashlight to recharge the lume.. Just wondering what is the best flashlight in the market to recharge the lume at night besides the shiny sun. Is there a special kind of light emission that recharges the lume very fast. I have some powerful ones for using in underground mines but they are not that small and Merry Christmas to all in TRF too.. __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

24 December 2009, 11:13 PM	#3
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Any sort of bright light will charge the lume,but myself now at my time of life like to get as much sleep as possible.So charging the lume on watches is way down the list,and a goods nights sleep is far more important to me. And merry Christmas and a happy New Year Eduardo. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

24 December 2009, 11:37 PM	#6
Badfish179 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Snook Location: USS Bluefish Watch: Pam24, Seamaster Posts: 883	I also use a surefire. Best light around. It's compact and has lithium batteries that have a really long shelf light and last pretty well too. __________________ Truth will rise above falsehood as oil above water. - Miguel De Cervantes

25 December 2009, 01:20 AM	#9
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	I use this little UV light, (1" 1/2 long) that Dan of Ball watch Co. gave me. A few seconds and the lume is like daylight. Attached Images

25 December 2009, 01:27 AM	#10
forza1976 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: matt Location: Denver Posts: 608	I use my nikon flash __________________ Current Collection Rolex SS Daytona WD IWC Big Pilot PAM Black Seal 183 Omega SS Triple Date TW Steel CEO

24 December 2009, 11:12 PM	#2
Randy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Randy Location: Ohio Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 1,241	Surefire makes compact small tactical lights that start around $40.00

24 December 2009, 11:19 PM	#4
DWdrummer Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 954	I have Surefire and Fenix lights. My Fenix is 225 lumens. Its blinding in daylight. Even on my cheap watches it charges the lume in about 10 seconds. Good stuff!

24 December 2009, 11:33 PM	#5
promethus "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SG Posts: 192	I use Surefire G2 for tossing around and normal requirements, as cheap and durable as they come. I have other Surefire for more specialize usage.

25 December 2009, 12:53 AM	#7
gregdolley Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Greg Dolley Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rose Gold Daytona Posts: 1,283	Any ultra-violet light will do the job 100x better than a bright flashlight. This is why the lume charges really good outside even on a cloudy day - it's all the UV light you can't see. I found this out by accident when I took one of my LED flashlights (which has two modes - regular and UV) and mistakenly turned on UV instead of regular light to charge my Tissot's lume. It was only on for a second or two, but it charged the lume way fast! I then tried it again, but left the UV on for about 10 seconds - man was it BRIGHT after that! Try it yourself and see.

25 December 2009, 01:01 AM	#8
crazyfingers "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Arjun Location: India Watch: Submariner 14060M Posts: 347	+ 1 for the UV lights. I couldnt believe my eyes when I saw that lume go crazy.

25 December 2009, 01:37 AM	#11
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	A UV flashlight is what exactly, like a Blacklight flashlight?!?! __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

25 December 2009, 02:16 AM	#12
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	I have a Surefire E2D Defender that is unbelievably bright. That thing will fully charge my Rolex lume in about two seconds flat. No lie.

25 December 2009, 02:23 AM	#13
diversified "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: State College PA Posts: 1,694	Some time ago "Frostie" had a video of a watch that was so strong, that it could actually set fire to paper. Thats what you call a lume charger!

25 December 2009, 02:34 AM	#14
matt.wu "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA, USA Posts: 884	Check out dealextreme - ships from HK (usually for free) and the mini UV lights are really cheap. I've ordered quite a bit of stuff from them.

25 December 2009, 02:57 AM	#15
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	Ditto on the SureFire's.... I own three, the mini defender, the LED defender, and a variable intensity model (forgot the model names). Fantastic lights. They do make an IR light. I would be curious on the advantages of the IR lights (and where to obtain). There is a flashlight forum (www.candlepowerforums.com) that has discussion on flashlights, but I dont want to navigate through the all conversations... -Sheldon __________________

25 December 2009, 04:56 AM	#16
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	I use led light and it works fine __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

25 December 2009, 06:19 AM	#17
tinstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southwest Posts: 270	Surefire L7 5 watt LED light. The watch head and light head are almost the exact same size. 3 seconds is all you need __________________ 1991 GMT-II Coke 2007 Exp II White 2007 GMT-IIc 2008 Sub Date 2008 Seadweller 2ea. 2008 GMT-II 3186 Coke (late "M")

25 December 2009, 06:42 AM	#18
jrssv Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 386	I have several Surefire flashlights. The have a website that covers all their models. LA Police supply sells them and gives extra batteries. Besides charging my watch I always have a surefire on my nightstand. The light is bright enough to disorient someone for a few seconds although I've only used it on a javelina that was charging my dog as I walked him in from his 10:00 p.m. constitution. I think Surefires are the Rolex of flashlights.

25 December 2009, 09:57 AM	#20
Penn "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Andy Penn Location: Orlando, FL Watch: GMT Master IIc Posts: 14	Surefire 6p defender.

25 December 2009, 11:15 AM	#21
Salmosalar "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: West Michigan Watch: TUDOR ICONAUT Posts: 126	Surefire SUREFIRE is the one to get. LED bub, lithium batteries you can NOT go wrong. Heard good things about FENIX but have never handled a unit. __________________ That darn TUDOR guy!

26 December 2009, 12:27 AM	#22
newrolexman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: FL Posts: 1,081	Don't know if this is the BEST but for $7.00 at Sears here is what I use. LED bulb with a lifetime warranty 2 AA batteries which last 7 hours of continuous light. Water proof. The best buy for the $... I have a bunch of them for use in the cars and house.

26 December 2009, 12:32 AM	#23
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Surefire

26 December 2009, 02:35 AM	#25
apeogre "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: No Clue Posts: 586	I'm all about the UV flashlights. Full charge in under a second. They're incredibly cheap as well. I have this one: http://www.amazon.com/Ultraviolet-LE...1758794&sr=8-3

26 December 2009, 11:37 AM	#26
User Name "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Neil Location: Ohio Watch: GmtIIc Posts: 142	Surefire G6 led, also helps me find house numbers when doing my job at night...

27 December 2009, 08:20 AM	#27
GlennW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 231	Surefire all the way....bright!

11 January 2011, 09:41 PM	#28
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	__________________ E

11 January 2011, 09:49 PM	#29
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I have a LED Lenser M7R. Not cheap, but very good! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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