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onnomon · 25 April 2023, 04:36 AM

legibility?

It seems the dark hands blend in with the sub-dials. Am I the only the one that needs to do a triple-take to read the time?

Trogster · 25 April 2023, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by onnomon

legibility?

It seems the dark hands blend in with the sub-dials. Am I the only the one that needs to do a triple-take to read the time?

None at all. If you want to deal with legibility issues, own a Daytona.

RolexBHR · 25 April 2023, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Trogster

None at all. If you want to deal with legibility issues, own a Daytona.

it is true though

MikeHoncho · 25 April 2023, 09:43 AM

Yes, I feel the same. It's much harder to read the time than the standard moonwatch, especially the seconds hand subdial. I don't wear it often, so maybe it takes a while to get used to.

Does anyone notice that the lume is pretty dim. Its the weakest Lume in my collection. I get that the index markers are shorted, but the hands fade out so quickly.

Emiliomcol · 25 April 2023, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Trogster

None at all. If you want to deal with legibility issues, own a Daytona.

+1. Daytona legibility with the black dial is pretty bad…

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sensui · 26 April 2023, 08:50 AM

Haven't really seen any issues with legibility on speedies. Including the 50th Apollo 13th.

ratty · 26 April 2023, 04:49 PM

I find it hard to see the running seconds sub dial, but the rest is OK.

alllexandru · 26 April 2023, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Trogster

None at all. If you want to deal with legibility issues, own a Daytona.

Agreed, had for a short period the black face and sold it exactly for this issue

DoricSpiker · 26 April 2023, 11:24 PM

Yes me too. I am screwed about 7.30 to 10 o clock!

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brandrea · 26 April 2023, 11:36 PM

Of course the king of legibility is the 3..2..1

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Stevec14 · 27 April 2023, 05:58 AM

Yep, it’s the reason I sold mine. At times like half past five I found the hands basically disappeared. Great watch, but I couldn’t read it some of the time.

onnomon · 6 May 2023, 12:08 PM

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Yep, it’s the reason I sold mine. At times like half past five I found the hands basically disappeared. Great watch, but I couldn’t read it some of the time.

I've been getting those same thoughts but it looks damn good on the 3861 bracelet...it stays for now. The A11 50th is far more legible.

Onequik135i · 6 May 2023, 01:39 PM

No issues here.

boywithakoi · 7 May 2023, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by onnomon

I've been getting those same thoughts but it looks damn good on the 3861 bracelet...it stays for now. The A11 50th is far more legible.

Every time I see it on a 3861 bracelet, I wonder why this isn't a factory option. Just looks so good.

Cassidyanne · 7 May 2023, 03:51 AM

I’m thinking a visit to the eye doctor is in order

Trogster · 7 May 2023, 03:58 AM

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I’m thinking a visit to the eye doctors in order

ratty · 18 May 2023, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevec14

Yep, it’s the reason I sold mine. At times like half past five I found the hands basically disappeared. Great watch, but I couldn’t read it some of the time.

You kept that quiet, if I'd known I'd have given you your money back!

MichelleP · 19 May 2023, 03:03 AM

No issues at all. I also don't have a problem with the Daytona and my vision isn't the best.

onnomon · 19 May 2023, 05:27 AM

It is certainly the least legible of my 9 watches which includes the A11-50th. The dark hands are matte and half-the-time hovering above the equivalently-colored sub dials. Even angling the watch doesn't help. Yes I need readers, to read text. Ok, i've beaten this horse.

onnomon · 19 May 2023, 05:39 AM

one final photo. Stand an arm's length away, take a quick glance. Count the milliseconds it takes to read.

Stevec14 · 19 May 2023, 06:54 AM

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one final photo. Stand an arm's length away, take a quick glance. Count the milliseconds it takes to read.

Yep, my issue too. Others can say what they like and have their own opinions. For me it was unreadable at certain times without trying hard - not something I like in a watch.

The 321 has no such issues…..

ratty · 19 May 2023, 07:22 AM

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No issues at all. I also don't have a problem with the Daytona and my vision isn't the best.

I tend to agree with you, but it's not fashionable to say this is it!

Saoirse32 · 24 May 2023, 04:42 AM

I do not have issues, but I will say it’s not as amazingly readable as some may suggest.
But that’s generally if I wear it after say, my PAM so it’s all relative…

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Roddypeepa · 24 May 2023, 04:50 AM

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Of course the king of legibility is the 3..2..1

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Night and day seeing them like that. Ridiculous

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Trogster · 24 May 2023, 05:28 AM

I have a serious problem with Snoopy....

...... he just wont fetch!!!

25 April 2023, 04:36 AM	#1
onnomon "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: USA Posts: 137	With so much Snoopy talk, do any current owners have issue with... legibility? It seems the dark hands blend in with the sub-dials. Am I the only the one that needs to do a triple-take to read the time?

6 May 2023, 01:39 PM	#13
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,421	No issues here. __________________ 126710BLRO-0001 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Silver Snoopy / PAM24 / PAM111

19 May 2023, 05:27 AM	#19
onnomon "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: USA Posts: 137	phrase this another way... It is certainly the least legible of my 9 watches which includes the A11-50th. The dark hands are matte and half-the-time hovering above the equivalently-colored sub dials. Even angling the watch doesn't help. Yes I need readers, to read text. Ok, i've beaten this horse.

24 May 2023, 04:42 AM	#23
Saoirse32 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,055	I do not have issues, but I will say it’s not as amazingly readable as some may suggest. But that’s generally if I wear it after say, my PAM so it’s all relative… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ PANERAI Luminor 8 Days GMT “Dot” Dial (PAM00233) PANERAI Submersible (PAM01055) PANERAI Radiomir (PAM01385) ROLEX Sea-Dweller Mk1 (126600) ROLEX DeepSea D-Blue (136660) OMEGA Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” (310.32.42.50.02.001) OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300M 75th Anniversary (210.30.42.20.03.003) IWC Chronograph Top Gun Edition “Woodland” (IW389106)

25 April 2023, 09:43 AM	#4
MikeHoncho "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: US Posts: 13	Yes, I feel the same. It's much harder to read the time than the standard moonwatch, especially the seconds hand subdial. I don't wear it often, so maybe it takes a while to get used to. Does anyone notice that the lume is pretty dim. Its the weakest Lume in my collection. I get that the index markers are shorted, but the hands fade out so quickly.

26 April 2023, 08:50 AM	#6
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Haven't really seen any issues with legibility on speedies. Including the 50th Apollo 13th.

26 April 2023, 04:49 PM	#7
ratty "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: UK Watch: Daytonas and Subs Posts: 2,644	I find it hard to see the running seconds sub dial, but the rest is OK.

26 April 2023, 11:24 PM	#9
DoricSpiker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,277	Yes me too. I am screwed about 7.30 to 10 o clock! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 April 2023, 11:36 PM	#10
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,654	Of course the king of legibility is the 3..2..1 Screenshot_20230109-121530_Instagram.jpg Sent from my SM-G960W using Tapatalk

27 April 2023, 05:58 AM	#11
Stevec14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: U.K. Watch: 321, Snoopy 3 Posts: 4,400	Yep, it’s the reason I sold mine. At times like half past five I found the hands basically disappeared. Great watch, but I couldn’t read it some of the time.

7 May 2023, 03:51 AM	#15
Cassidyanne Banned Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Camarillo Posts: 361	I’m thinking a visit to the eye doctor is in order

19 May 2023, 03:03 AM	#18
MichelleP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial Posts: 4,101	No issues at all. I also don't have a problem with the Daytona and my vision isn't the best.

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