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robbonds · 11 November 2009, 05:23 AM

bought BNIB from AD
lume doesnt seem to be as bright as pics i have seen on this site.

Is their a recommendation for "charging" it ?

thanks

Timber Loftis · 11 November 2009, 05:25 AM

full sunlight

OPK · 11 November 2009, 05:56 AM

I was wondering the same thing.

My IIc isn't very bright generally and seems to lose its glow rapidly. I went on a tour of a cave three weeks ago and, about an hour in, the guide shut off all the lights - for a couple of minutes. You could not see your hand in front of your face. When I looked at my IIc I could just barely see the lume glowing and could barely make out what time it was. I expected it would be very visible as we'd been outdoors in sunlight for at least an hour beforehand.

Maybe the IIc doesn't have the same lume used on the divers?

sandytn · 11 November 2009, 06:01 AM

Either expose it to full sunlight or place it under a lamp for some time. Should get fully charged.

Balboa · 11 November 2009, 06:01 AM

It is very difficult to judge lume from a posted photograph. A long exposure can make the lume appear much brighter than it does to the eye.

A few minutes of almost any bright light should charge your lume to its maximum. So far I am not impressed with Rolex's lume. It does not seem to have much in the way of duration. Initial brightness might be impressive, but that is really less important than long time readability.

Mark

jrssv · 11 November 2009, 06:24 AM

Buy a powerful but small Surefire flashlight. It's a great light to have on your nightstand regardless of the watch. Shine in on the face for two minutes. I could read my sub at 5:45 this morning. That's the good news. The bad news is that when I saw what time it was I had to get up for a drive to Tucson.

Watch Professor · 11 November 2009, 06:40 AM

The lume on my GMT IIC is just OK, not nearly as good as my Seiko 5's.

mike · 11 November 2009, 06:45 AM

While the added surface area of the maxi-dial helps a bit, Rolex has never been known to have the best lume. The price you pay for white indices.

I have noticed the chromalight used on the DSSD, while not as intense, does seem to have more "legs" than the superluminova.

stockae92 · 11 November 2009, 06:47 AM

lume is not really the strong point of Rolex

i found my Omega and Seiko's lume to be much more satisfying.

having said that, to maximize your "lume" experience, beware that you have to "fully charge the watch", and have "night / dark adapted vision"

and maxi dial helps (thats why i sold my SD for a GMT IIc)

Bullyterrier · 11 November 2009, 08:51 AM

I found a big difference between my submariner and my LV when I got it due to the maxi dial. But to be honest the lume aint a patch on my cheap and cheerful citizen divers. And one of them is at least 10 years old.

NYC6 · 11 November 2009, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Balboa

It is very difficult to judge lume from a posted photograph. A long exposure can make the lume appear much brighter than it does to the eye.

A few minutes of almost any bright light should charge your lume to its maximum. So far I am not impressed with Rolex's lume. It does not seem to have much in the way of duration. Initial brightness might be impressive, but that is really less important than long time readability.

Mark

You're right.
Dont use a photo as a reference for illumination.

JJ Irani · 11 November 2009, 10:03 AM

Nothing wrong with this lume......

11 November 2009, 05:23 AM	#1
robbonds "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida Watch: ROO Posts: 1,040	GMT C lume bought BNIB from AD lume doesnt seem to be as bright as pics i have seen on this site. Is their a recommendation for "charging" it ? thanks __________________ 41mm SS ROC blue dial

11 November 2009, 08:51 AM	#10
Bullyterrier "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: . Posts: 1,343	I found a big difference between my submariner and my LV when I got it due to the maxi dial. But to be honest the lume aint a patch on my cheap and cheerful citizen divers. And one of them is at least 10 years old. __________________ So Mote it be.

11 November 2009, 10:03 AM	#12
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Nothing wrong with this lume...... __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

11 November 2009, 05:25 AM	#2
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	full sunlight

11 November 2009, 05:56 AM	#3
OPK Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: KS, USA Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 89	I was wondering the same thing. My IIc isn't very bright generally and seems to lose its glow rapidly. I went on a tour of a cave three weeks ago and, about an hour in, the guide shut off all the lights - for a couple of minutes. You could not see your hand in front of your face. When I looked at my IIc I could just barely see the lume glowing and could barely make out what time it was. I expected it would be very visible as we'd been outdoors in sunlight for at least an hour beforehand. Maybe the IIc doesn't have the same lume used on the divers?

11 November 2009, 06:01 AM	#4
sandytn Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Sandy Location: NJ Posts: 713	Either expose it to full sunlight or place it under a lamp for some time. Should get fully charged.

11 November 2009, 06:01 AM	#5
Balboa Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoCal OC U.S.A. Posts: 342	It is very difficult to judge lume from a posted photograph. A long exposure can make the lume appear much brighter than it does to the eye. A few minutes of almost any bright light should charge your lume to its maximum. So far I am not impressed with Rolex's lume. It does not seem to have much in the way of duration. Initial brightness might be impressive, but that is really less important than long time readability. Mark

11 November 2009, 06:24 AM	#6
jrssv Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 386	Buy a powerful but small Surefire flashlight. It's a great light to have on your nightstand regardless of the watch. Shine in on the face for two minutes. I could read my sub at 5:45 this morning. That's the good news. The bad news is that when I saw what time it was I had to get up for a drive to Tucson.

11 November 2009, 06:40 AM	#7
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	The lume on my GMT IIC is just OK, not nearly as good as my Seiko 5's.

11 November 2009, 06:45 AM	#8
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	While the added surface area of the maxi-dial helps a bit, Rolex has never been known to have the best lume. The price you pay for white indices. I have noticed the chromalight used on the DSSD, while not as intense, does seem to have more "legs" than the superluminova.

11 November 2009, 06:47 AM	#9
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,964	lume is not really the strong point of Rolex i found my Omega and Seiko's lume to be much more satisfying. having said that, to maximize your "lume" experience, beware that you have to "fully charge the watch", and have "night / dark adapted vision" and maxi dial helps (thats why i sold my SD for a GMT IIc)

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