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rbox · 5 March 2018, 06:52 PM

Now be honest, how many of you will charge up your lume with your cell phone light just to watch it glow?

Andad · 5 March 2018, 06:56 PM

I don't do it.

It's common knowledge that if you lume your Rolex too much all the light escapes from the markers.

And it never comes back.

rbox · 5 March 2018, 06:56 PM

Charged

Rogdogg · 5 March 2018, 06:57 PM

I can't say I've never done it!

I'm have also been guilty of taking it off and holding it close to the lightbulb to give it a good charge before going to bed. I have only done this in places where I will wear my watch to bed such as hotels or staying at someone else's home for example.

I try not to take my watch off at all when not at home for fear of leaving it behind somewhere.

Chadridv · 5 March 2018, 08:16 PM

I always charge up the lume on a new watch just to check it out and make sure everything looks right and is functioning properly

Old Expat Beast · 5 March 2018, 08:18 PM

I'll sometimes charge a Rolex under a lightbulb before sleeping. It's the only brand I own that requires it, sadly.

wolffram · 5 March 2018, 10:01 PM

I have a UV torch that I charge my lume up with. It only takes a few seconds to get a fierce glow.

brandrea · 5 March 2018, 10:02 PM

Nope never.

MonBK · 5 March 2018, 10:08 PM

Sleep with this on and you're always ready to charge.

Speedbird-1 · 5 March 2018, 11:42 PM

A one second burst of 1800 lumens and I need my Ray-Bans to read the time!

77T · 6 March 2018, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

Sleep with this on and you're always ready to charge.

When did they begin illuminating CPAPs?

You must only use a Rolex certified 5000K bulb or only some lume gets lit, I think it was Hans who said that.

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samson66 · 6 March 2018, 12:22 AM

I've never charged it artificially but I will admit when I went to the movies over the weekend I made sure my sleeve wasn't covering my watch outside to get a nice charge from the sun before going in. I can confirm that the lume on my SD43 stayed nice and visible through the 2.5hrs I was inside. Did WAY better than my 16710 lume did - which typically after an hour or so could not be easily read.

Raza_actual · 6 March 2018, 12:28 AM

Oh yeah, I do it all the time, with all my watches.

Dfiled · 6 March 2018, 12:50 AM

I do it. Never need to with my Seikos, but sadly Rolex requires a boost. Luckily I don't use mine for deep sea diving.

watchwatcher · 6 March 2018, 12:52 AM

Just when I'm bored.

fishingbear · 6 March 2018, 01:13 AM

Of course I’ll charge it on occasion; Who doesn’t love a good bright lume?!

wach16 · 6 March 2018, 01:26 AM

Guilty as charged

VicLeChic · 6 March 2018, 01:42 AM

I've done it once or twice with my Rolex watches to check out the weak blue chromalight. Never had to on other brands with brighter green superluminova.

RedLs3 · 6 March 2018, 01:44 AM

The best is a uv light from amazon. I usually hit it for 10 seconds and the dial is fully charged. Last a while too. Better and longer lasting than using a flashlight or iphone light

saskmh · 6 March 2018, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

I don't do it.

It's common knowledge that if you lume your Rolex too much all the light escapes from the markers.

And it never comes back.

Huh???

Devildog · 6 March 2018, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

I don't do it.

It's common knowledge that if you lume your Rolex too much all the light escapes from the markers.

And it never comes back.

This.

Too many charge cycles and you’ll wear it out. Or more correctly the lume microbes get too “excited” by the charge and escape the marker plots

Why do you think everyone complains about how bad Rolex lume is? The wee critters have done a runner!

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rbox · 6 March 2018, 04:55 AM

I’m glad to see I’m not the only one!

polaris72 · 6 March 2018, 05:56 AM

My Breitling Emergency II and Panerai Luminor have very good lume. Rolex not so much, but I like the blue being so unique.

siempreko · 6 March 2018, 06:35 AM

Never...

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81sforlife · 6 March 2018, 06:53 AM

I've charged mine a few times since I bought it a couple weeks ago. However, my Omegas are way brighter with their superluminova.

jnkay · 6 March 2018, 07:00 AM

All the time before a movie starts in a theater w/ my cellphone flash, in the car at night with the overhead map light, and before bed w/ a tactical LED torch.

Speed · 6 March 2018, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbox

Now be honest, how many of you will charge up your lume with your cell phone light just to watch it glow?

I’ve never done it.

rudestew · 6 March 2018, 07:06 AM

i wear a seiko to bed lol

aes7.5x55 · 6 March 2018, 09:05 AM

I do fairly frequently. My 3 year old son likes looking at it when I'm putting him to bed. I usually hit it with a Surefire flashlight for a couple seconds.

vladamir15 · 6 March 2018, 09:17 AM

Guilty

5 March 2018, 06:52 PM	#1
rbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arkansas Watch: Pepsi Posts: 188	Charging your lume Now be honest, how many of you will charge up your lume with your cell phone light just to watch it glow?

5 March 2018, 06:56 PM	#2
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,798	I don't do it. It's common knowledge that if you lume your Rolex too much all the light escapes from the markers. And it never comes back. __________________ E

5 March 2018, 06:57 PM	#4
Rogdogg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,117	I can't say I've never done it! I'm have also been guilty of taking it off and holding it close to the lightbulb to give it a good charge before going to bed. I have only done this in places where I will wear my watch to bed such as hotels or staying at someone else's home for example. I try not to take my watch off at all when not at home for fear of leaving it behind somewhere. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

5 March 2018, 08:16 PM	#5
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,343	I always charge up the lume on a new watch just to check it out and make sure everything looks right and is functioning properly __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

5 March 2018, 10:01 PM	#7
wolffram "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Tony Location: Melbourne, Aus Watch: 114060 Posts: 289	I have a UV torch that I charge my lume up with. It only takes a few seconds to get a fierce glow. __________________ Rolex SubC 114060 Tudor BB Red 79230R Tudor BB 58 79030N

5 March 2018, 08:18 PM	#6
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,362	I'll sometimes charge a Rolex under a lightbulb before sleeping. It's the only brand I own that requires it, sadly.

5 March 2018, 10:02 PM	#8
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,694	Nope never.

6 March 2018, 12:22 AM	#12
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,906	I've never charged it artificially but I will admit when I went to the movies over the weekend I made sure my sleeve wasn't covering my watch outside to get a nice charge from the sun before going in. I can confirm that the lume on my SD43 stayed nice and visible through the 2.5hrs I was inside. Did WAY better than my 16710 lume did - which typically after an hour or so could not be easily read.

6 March 2018, 12:28 AM	#13
Raza_actual "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Philadelphia Watch: Monaco Posts: 391	Oh yeah, I do it all the time, with all my watches. __________________ TAG Heuer Monaco LE\|Omega Speedmaster\|Tudor Ranger\|Rolex Submariner

6 March 2018, 12:50 AM	#14
Dfiled "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 22	I do it. Never need to with my Seikos, but sadly Rolex requires a boost. Luckily I don't use mine for deep sea diving.

6 March 2018, 12:52 AM	#15
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	Just when I'm bored.

6 March 2018, 01:13 AM	#16
fishingbear 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,389	Of course I’ll charge it on occasion; Who doesn’t love a good bright lume?!

6 March 2018, 01:26 AM	#17
wach16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Boston, MA Watch: 228239, PAM00684 Posts: 2,116	Guilty as charged __________________ Rolex 228239 PAM00684

6 March 2018, 01:42 AM	#18
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	I've done it once or twice with my Rolex watches to check out the weak blue chromalight. Never had to on other brands with brighter green superluminova.

6 March 2018, 01:44 AM	#19
RedLs3 Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 283	The best is a uv light from amazon. I usually hit it for 10 seconds and the dial is fully charged. Last a while too. Better and longer lasting than using a flashlight or iphone light

6 March 2018, 04:55 AM	#22
rbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arkansas Watch: Pepsi Posts: 188	I’m glad to see I’m not the only one!

6 March 2018, 05:56 AM	#23
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	My Breitling Emergency II and Panerai Luminor have very good lume. Rolex not so much, but I like the blue being so unique.

6 March 2018, 06:35 AM	#24
siempreko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Maryland, USA Watch: Sometimes Posts: 1,197	Never... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 March 2018, 06:53 AM	#25
81sforlife "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: J Location: CO Watch: Sub & ExpII Posts: 554	I've charged mine a few times since I bought it a couple weeks ago. However, my Omegas are way brighter with their superluminova.

6 March 2018, 07:00 AM	#26
jnkay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida, US Watch: du jour Posts: 1,812	All the time before a movie starts in a theater w/ my cellphone flash, in the car at night with the overhead map light, and before bed w/ a tactical LED torch.

6 March 2018, 07:06 AM	#28
rudestew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Bristol Watch: DSSD SD43 Mk1 50TH Posts: 1,247	i wear a seiko to bed lol

6 March 2018, 09:05 AM	#29
aes7.5x55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Adam Location: Ohio Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 359	I do fairly frequently. My 3 year old son likes looking at it when I'm putting him to bed. I usually hit it with a Surefire flashlight for a couple seconds. __________________ Why is it always 10:10:31?

6 March 2018, 09:17 AM	#30
vladamir15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N/A Watch: AP, VC, Breguet Posts: 1,580	Guilty __________________ The Most Valuable Commodity is Time Audemars, Vacheron, Breguet, Jaquet Droz, JLC, Rolex, Omega, Cartier

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