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mikeyut3 · 20 May 2010, 04:57 AM

I just received my datejust ii from an AD. When I was looking at photos in the catalogue the white dial with white markers appeared the same "pure white" color. Now that I have it, the luminous markers appear much more "off white" than the dial face - which is "pure white". It creates a different look than I was expecting. Is this normal or do I have something wrong here? Anyone else have this watch with this face choice? photos? Thanks

BB3 · 20 May 2010, 05:14 AM

can you post a picture?

Noonan · 20 May 2010, 05:17 AM

The areas with lume are rarely a pure white color. Even a slight exposure to light gives them a bit of a charge and makes them look a little yellowish, almost like a patina. This is normal in my experience.

BASSETHOUNDS · 20 May 2010, 05:22 AM

Here is mine

mikeyut3 · 20 May 2010, 06:39 AM

yes this picture looks like what i would expect. now, i dont know if it has something to do with the flash/camera. I will take a photo and post it. the color is a slight yellowish..it just seems like it sould be more white.

mfer · 20 May 2010, 06:44 AM

Take the picture outside, not in the direct sunlight. An overcast day would be the best or near the end of the day in the shade (but not dusk, just before dusk).

mikeyut3 · 20 May 2010, 06:49 AM

i will try that. i am in my office all day and dont know if that would do it, but i dont sit near direct sunlight and its the yellow color.

mikeyut3 · 20 May 2010, 10:11 AM

mfer. good advise. maybe im an idiot but when i stepped outside and looked i noticed it was more a "pure white." i guess it looks more yellowish in unnatural light (office, kitchen, etc.). the luminous chemicals just appear yellow in unnatural light? maybe there is some scientific reason? does that make sense?

Tools · 20 May 2010, 10:21 AM

Sure...

The lume is photo-luminescent. It reacts to light and will appear different under different wavelengths and after different exposure.........

greygirl · 20 May 2010, 10:59 AM

What a beautiful watch! I know what you're talking about--I've noticed the color difference looking at one IRL. However, I think the slightly creamy look that the lum sticks have is rich looking against the stark white of the dial.

Maxtor · 20 May 2010, 11:01 AM

You made a great choice. This is my favourite in the DJ II size. Enjoy it.

20 May 2010, 04:57 AM	#1
mikeyut3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: NYC Posts: 8	Datejust II dial question - white dial I just received my datejust ii from an AD. When I was looking at photos in the catalogue the white dial with white markers appeared the same "pure white" color. Now that I have it, the luminous markers appear much more "off white" than the dial face - which is "pure white". It creates a different look than I was expecting. Is this normal or do I have something wrong here? Anyone else have this watch with this face choice? photos? Thanks

20 May 2010, 05:22 AM	#4
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	Here is mine Attached Images

20 May 2010, 06:44 AM	#6
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Take the picture outside, not in the direct sunlight. An overcast day would be the best or near the end of the day in the shade (but not dusk, just before dusk). __________________ member#3242

20 May 2010, 10:21 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Sure... The lume is photo-luminescent. It reacts to light and will appear different under different wavelengths and after different exposure......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

20 May 2010, 05:14 AM	#2
BB3 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 24	can you post a picture?

20 May 2010, 05:17 AM	#3
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	The areas with lume are rarely a pure white color. Even a slight exposure to light gives them a bit of a charge and makes them look a little yellowish, almost like a patina. This is normal in my experience.

20 May 2010, 06:39 AM	#5
mikeyut3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: NYC Posts: 8	yes this picture looks like what i would expect. now, i dont know if it has something to do with the flash/camera. I will take a photo and post it. the color is a slight yellowish..it just seems like it sould be more white.

20 May 2010, 06:49 AM	#7
mikeyut3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: NYC Posts: 8	i will try that. i am in my office all day and dont know if that would do it, but i dont sit near direct sunlight and its the yellow color.

20 May 2010, 10:11 AM	#8
mikeyut3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: NYC Posts: 8	mfer. good advise. maybe im an idiot but when i stepped outside and looked i noticed it was more a "pure white." i guess it looks more yellowish in unnatural light (office, kitchen, etc.). the luminous chemicals just appear yellow in unnatural light? maybe there is some scientific reason? does that make sense?

20 May 2010, 10:59 AM	#10
greygirl Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Melissa Location: East Texas Watch: you talkin bout? Posts: 22	What a beautiful watch! I know what you're talking about--I've noticed the color difference looking at one IRL. However, I think the slightly creamy look that the lum sticks have is rich looking against the stark white of the dial.

20 May 2010, 11:01 AM	#11
Maxtor 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,472	You made a great choice. This is my favourite in the DJ II size. Enjoy it.

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