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Kobayashi · 14 March 2013, 01:28 AM

My eyes aren't what they used to be so finding a watch with a dial that's easier to read at night is what I'm looking for next.

I have a 16234 roman rhodium dial but since it doesn't have any lume it's challenging to tell the time in low light situations so it's been sitting in my safe since October :(.

I've been wearing a 16710 almost 24/7 now and waking up in the middle of the night and looking at the time takes a few seconds for my eyes. It's a keeper but wanted to know if there are some dials that are easier to read and what would be recommended. Thanks!

As a side note, I'm waiting for the Pelagos to appear in U.S. stores to check it out for this reason.

kilyung · 14 March 2013, 01:30 AM

Doesn't get bigger or brighter than this!

Kingair · 14 March 2013, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Doesn't get bigger or brighter than this!

Great one Mike !

Love it

HAGOne

JGX · 14 March 2013, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Doesn't get bigger or brighter than this!

MAN, that thing is gorgeous!

subtona · 14 March 2013, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Doesn't get bigger or brighter than this!

x2

aquanaut is my own current favorite

tfduff723 · 14 March 2013, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Doesn't get bigger or brighter than this!

That is a great looking watch & reminds me of a question I have always had.

Why doesn't Rolex make the bezel markers on Subs, GMTs, etc... with lume like the Tudors? It seems it would make sense especially if you are using a Sub underwater or a GMT / Exp II at night. Looks like Tudor is on the money here

Castor · 14 March 2013, 01:48 AM

I'm in the same boat as the AP. Checked out several models over several companies. I too really liked the Tudor that Mike posted, but it overwhelmed my wrist (at least visually). I settled on the Explorer II (216570) Polar, primarily because it was easy to read, then because it didn't overwhelm my wrist, then because it was tough, then because it was beautiful, and lastly because it was a Rolex.

pablofields · 14 March 2013, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Castor

I'm in the same boat as the AP. Checked out several models over several companies. I too really liked the Tudor that Mike posted, but it overwhelmed my wrist (at least visually). I settled on the Explorer II (216570) Polar, primarily because it was easy to read, then because it didn't overwhelm my wrist, then because it was tough, then because it was beautiful, and lastly because it was a Rolex.

Spot on. This is an incredibly legible dial/hand combo.

Duc5150 · 14 March 2013, 04:19 AM

I had the same proplem until I bought a Big Pilot

Todd B. in the OC

Lagunatic · 14 March 2013, 04:28 AM

Submariner-Date

skyman51 · 14 March 2013, 03:42 AM

I have terrible eyesight and the best Rolex I have ever owned for visibility and ease of reading, hands down is the new 114060 ND SUB C! Do yourself a big favor and check one out before you buy anything else.

travisb · 14 March 2013, 03:45 AM

Explorer 2 42mm or DJ2 with stick markers maybe?

Trouble15 · 14 March 2013, 04:28 AM

216570 white dial comes to mind.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 14 March 2013, 04:46 AM

My eyesight is bad and I have no problem with my Sub 16610.

mcorliss · 14 March 2013, 04:48 AM

Polar Explorer or Omega Planet Ocean. Both have amazing Lum.

Cru Jones · 14 March 2013, 04:49 AM

Explorer II white, DJII stick black or blue or a wide range of Panerai?

mjclark32 · 14 March 2013, 05:03 AM

My 16610 has been very legible.

Glenn-BE · 14 March 2013, 05:05 AM

Everything with white plots on a black background...

Check the most diver and pilot watches for example. Here is quickly and easy readying is priority.

gr. Glenn

Mr. RoC · 14 March 2013, 05:16 AM

I'm in the same boat. 39mm Explorer works for me well. Definitely the newest Explorer II but with the black face dial for contrast but I ended up getting the Sub-C Date.

It's ashame that I can only see the time but hard pressed with out reading glasses the fine printing on the dial. Not important but would be nice to see it clear and admire the whole watch itself.

A Pan or Bell and Ross is perfect for aging eyes and the lume at night is awesome!

porschejeff · 14 March 2013, 05:18 AM

Just got my first 45mm Panerai....That's the watch if you have difficulty reading a dial!

subtona · 14 March 2013, 09:09 AM

fyi: had the Explorer II 42mm it is wonderful ... for me the Aquanaut is easier to read.

found the new sub minute hand to be not quite big enough to see in the dark.

Panerai is certainly a great option!

subtona · 14 March 2013, 09:10 AM

and of course the Tudor Pelagos

boywondergq1 · 14 March 2013, 10:55 AM

Omega Planet Ocean
Omega 2254.50 or any 300M cousin (sword hands)
Omega Speedmaster

The first two offer top notch for night time lume legibility and persistance. The Speedmaster has those razor sharp bright white plastic hands against a mat black dial. Perfect even when the lume has run low.

benlee · 14 March 2013, 10:59 AM

Omega Planet Ocean, out of all my watches, have the most legible dial, due to the AR coating and also the outstanding lume.

Maxtor · 14 March 2013, 11:17 AM

DJII with sticks. Omega Speedmaster is also surprisingly legible.

DCgator · 14 March 2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxtor

DJII with sticks.

Also endorse Omega SMP with sword hands.

kryten2001 · 14 March 2013, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Kobayashi

My eyes aren't what they used to be so finding a watch with a dial that's easier to read at night is what I'm looking for next.

No date sub is quite legible, I prefer it a lot (for legibility) than say, a Daytona.

bigwatchman · 14 March 2013, 11:54 AM

Luminox Field watch. 42mm. Superior lume. Most legible dial in the dark, hands down. I use it instead of an alarm clock.

Singslinger · 14 March 2013, 12:04 PM

White Exp II !

z32turbo · 14 March 2013, 12:05 PM

Polar Exp II 216570 gets my vote.

14 March 2013, 01:28 AM	#1
Kobayashi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: SF Bay Area Watch: Any Rolex! Posts: 1,060	Recommendations for easy to read dials My eyes aren't what they used to be so finding a watch with a dial that's easier to read at night is what I'm looking for next. I have a 16234 roman rhodium dial but since it doesn't have any lume it's challenging to tell the time in low light situations so it's been sitting in my safe since October :(. I've been wearing a 16710 almost 24/7 now and waking up in the middle of the night and looking at the time takes a few seconds for my eyes. It's a keeper but wanted to know if there are some dials that are easier to read and what would be recommended. Thanks! As a side note, I'm waiting for the Pelagos to appear in U.S. stores to check it out for this reason.

14 March 2013, 04:46 AM	#14
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	My eyesight is bad and I have no problem with my Sub 16610. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

14 March 2013, 05:03 AM	#17
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	My 16610 has been very legible. __________________

14 March 2013, 05:16 AM	#19
Mr. RoC "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Watch: where you're going Posts: 277	I'm in the same boat. 39mm Explorer works for me well. Definitely the newest Explorer II but with the black face dial for contrast but I ended up getting the Sub-C Date. It's ashame that I can only see the time but hard pressed with out reading glasses the fine printing on the dial. Not important but would be nice to see it clear and admire the whole watch itself. A Pan or Bell and Ross is perfect for aging eyes and the lume at night is awesome! __________________ 1993 Tag Heuer S/EL Professional 200 Two-Tone (SOLD) 1997 Omega Seamaster Professional Mid-Size 1120 cal. (SOLD) 2012 Rolex Explorer 39mm 214270 2012 G-Shock GW-2310FB-1 2013 Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN

14 March 2013, 09:09 AM	#21
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	fyi: had the Explorer II 42mm it is wonderful ... for me the Aquanaut is easier to read. found the new sub minute hand to be not quite big enough to see in the dark. Panerai is certainly a great option! __________________

14 March 2013, 01:30 AM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Doesn't get bigger or brighter than this!

14 March 2013, 01:48 AM	#7
Castor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Trevor Location: Canada Watch: Polar Explorer II Posts: 1,231	I'm in the same boat as the AP. Checked out several models over several companies. I too really liked the Tudor that Mike posted, but it overwhelmed my wrist (at least visually). I settled on the Explorer II (216570) Polar, primarily because it was easy to read, then because it didn't overwhelm my wrist, then because it was tough, then because it was beautiful, and lastly because it was a Rolex.

14 March 2013, 04:19 AM	#9
Duc5150 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: TB Location: West Coast Posts: 339	I had the same proplem until I bought a Big Pilot Todd B. in the OC

14 March 2013, 04:28 AM	#10
Lagunatic Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Ron Location: Laguna Niguel, Ca Watch: Rolex 116613LN Posts: 1,724	Submariner-Date

14 March 2013, 03:42 AM	#11
skyman51 Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Pennsylvania, USA Watch: 114060 ND SUB C Posts: 230	I have terrible eyesight and the best Rolex I have ever owned for visibility and ease of reading, hands down is the new 114060 ND SUB C! Do yourself a big favor and check one out before you buy anything else.

14 March 2013, 03:45 AM	#12
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Explorer 2 42mm or DJ2 with stick markers maybe?

14 March 2013, 04:28 AM	#13
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,883	216570 white dial comes to mind.

14 March 2013, 04:48 AM	#15
mcorliss "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: M Location: Boston Posts: 1,024	Polar Explorer or Omega Planet Ocean. Both have amazing Lum.

14 March 2013, 04:49 AM	#16
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	Explorer II white, DJII stick black or blue or a wide range of Panerai?

14 March 2013, 05:05 AM	#18
Glenn-BE Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Glenn Location: Belgium Posts: 83	Everything with white plots on a black background... Check the most diver and pilot watches for example. Here is quickly and easy readying is priority. gr. Glenn

14 March 2013, 05:18 AM	#20
porschejeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Michigan Watch: DD 228238 Posts: 2,460	Just got my first 45mm Panerai....That's the watch if you have difficulty reading a dial!

14 March 2013, 09:10 AM	#22
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	and of course the Tudor Pelagos __________________

14 March 2013, 10:55 AM	#23
boywondergq1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 792	Omega Planet Ocean Omega 2254.50 or any 300M cousin (sword hands) Omega Speedmaster The first two offer top notch for night time lume legibility and persistance. The Speedmaster has those razor sharp bright white plastic hands against a mat black dial. Perfect even when the lume has run low. __________________ "Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes." - Oscar Wilde

14 March 2013, 10:59 AM	#24
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	Omega Planet Ocean, out of all my watches, have the most legible dial, due to the AR coating and also the outstanding lume.

14 March 2013, 11:17 AM	#25
Maxtor 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,472	DJII with sticks. Omega Speedmaster is also surprisingly legible.

14 March 2013, 11:54 AM	#28
bigwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,307	Luminox Field watch. 42mm. Superior lume. Most legible dial in the dark, hands down. I use it instead of an alarm clock. __________________ Waiting for Arrival... Omega Seamaster 120 Automatic Luminox 3950 Orange Luminox Field Watch Day-Date Casio G-Shock Analog/Chrono

14 March 2013, 12:04 PM	#29
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	White Exp II !

14 March 2013, 12:05 PM	#30
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Polar Exp II 216570 gets my vote. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

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