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Rayce · 17 January 2006, 08:09 AM

I noticed my Yachtmaster number luminesence is great for a few hours, clear and easy to see, but after about 4-5 hours you have to look pretty closely to see the time, as the luminesence has faded. Did Rolex go to a different process, my old GMT worked fine, though, after about 8-9 years later it too was getting harder to read.

17 January 2006, 08:38 AM

Sounds like your old GMT might have been Tritium (no longer used) and your new watch is Luminova (requires light to charge it). Lack of lume staying power is a known issue on many newer Rolex models. I have heard that improvements have been made, but I think other brands do a better job at this based on what I've read/seen.

I do know that in some extreme cases people have asked for a redial and that has helped, so if it's really bad you might want to consider that.

maverick · 17 January 2006, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Rayce

I noticed my Yachtmaster number luminesence is great for a few hours, clear and easy to see, but after about 4-5 hours you have to look pretty closely to see the time, as the luminesence has faded. Did Rolex go to a different process, my old GMT worked fine, though, after about 8-9 years later it too was getting harder to read.

The Superluminova 'stores' energy so it will wear off after that long. I have had no problems with mine but I cannot see w/o my glasses anyway so it makes no difference.

=) maverick

dman · 17 January 2006, 10:17 AM

My YM actually glows really well throughout the night. It is at least visible all night. The Panerai is by far the best, but the YM is more that good enough.

JJ Irani · 17 January 2006, 04:04 PM

I heard someone say something about the YM glow?

and even brighter!!

17 January 2006, 08:09 AM	#1
Rayce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7	luminesence on Yachtmaster I noticed my Yachtmaster number luminesence is great for a few hours, clear and easy to see, but after about 4-5 hours you have to look pretty closely to see the time, as the luminesence has faded. Did Rolex go to a different process, my old GMT worked fine, though, after about 8-9 years later it too was getting harder to read.

17 January 2006, 10:17 AM	#4
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	My YM actually glows really well throughout the night. It is at least visible all night. The Panerai is by far the best, but the YM is more that good enough. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

17 January 2006, 04:04 PM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	I heard someone say something about the YM glow? and even brighter!! __________________ 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!! Last edited by JJ Irani; 17 January 2006 at 04:05 PM..

17 January 2006, 08:38 AM	#2
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Sounds like your old GMT might have been Tritium (no longer used) and your new watch is Luminova (requires light to charge it). Lack of lume staying power is a known issue on many newer Rolex models. I have heard that improvements have been made, but I think other brands do a better job at this based on what I've read/seen. I do know that in some extreme cases people have asked for a redial and that has helped, so if it's really bad you might want to consider that.

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