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Mrdi · 16 April 2006, 11:44 AM

Is there a new luminescence Rolex is putting on thier sport watches?
Seems I've seen a couple of pics posted where the Sports watches were glowing more in the style of the Luminox watches.

My new Exp. glos for typically a few hours before saying good night , But the Luminox Ultimate field is so bright into the wee hours you could read by it.
All comments of course welcome.

Mrdi

dman · 16 April 2006, 12:52 PM

I only have one Rolex left in the collection, and it has the maxi dial, but it glows through the night. My Pannies do as well, but they all could be a little brighter.

JJ Irani · 16 April 2006, 04:30 PM

Not sure if Rolex uses just "Luminova" or "Super Luminova", but these babies do glow well into the night....albeit a dim glow by early morning, but still quite readable!!

My TT YM...

Black Exp-II...

Sub-date...

Islander · 16 April 2006, 08:28 PM

My new LV (with more luminova anyway 'cos of the maxi dial) makes it through the night with quite a bright shine. Much stronger than my ND sub (3 yrs old) and (now the boys') GMTII and normal Sub-Date. The glow of the LV seems to be much more green than the others as well - matches the bezel beautifully, often even in quite strong daylight, but perhaps it's more green just because of the increased area of luminova?

Anyone else noticed the slight colour change on maxi dials? (Shock horror, you don't think Rolex actually designed the LV to glow green in that way?

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Islander · 16 April 2006, 08:29 PM

sorry, repeated posting due to snail-like response today (that's me and the website!

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mike · 16 April 2006, 09:35 PM

Rolex uses Super Luminova. I've read the amount of "glow" is somewhat dependent on the mixture used on the markers. Surface area also has something to do with the amount of lume put forth. Some of the best lume I've seen come from Omega and the BM.
I'm not familiar with the Luminox Ultimate Field,but some Luminox pieces use gas lights which are just fantastic!

I agree the Maxi-Dial does close the gap between Rolex and some of the others brands with great lume.

My LV

Islander · 16 April 2006, 09:49 PM

Good picture Mike

TARDIS · 17 April 2006, 03:45 PM

Here's my GMT Master in near darkness.

The lume is good in the wee small hours. For example, yesterday (SUN) I filled myself with beer, red wine and chocolate eggs, so the wee small hour was 4.20am

BTW I am now over the flip disease. (thanks to some of your comments) I shall keep this one because it's such a nice watch and a great timekeeper.

Steve

JJ Irani · 17 April 2006, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TARDIS

BTW I am now over the flip disease. (thanks to some of your comments) I shall keep this one because it's such a nice watch and a great timekeeper.

Steve

Good decision, Steve....one you will NOT regret later on down the line.

Good luck - JJ

16 April 2006, 11:44 AM	#1
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	New Lume Is there a new luminescence Rolex is putting on thier sport watches? Seems I've seen a couple of pics posted where the Sports watches were glowing more in the style of the Luminox watches. My new Exp. glos for typically a few hours before saying good night , But the Luminox Ultimate field is so bright into the wee hours you could read by it. All comments of course welcome. Mrdi

16 April 2006, 12:52 PM	#2
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	I only have one Rolex left in the collection, and it has the maxi dial, but it glows through the night. My Pannies do as well, but they all could be a little brighter. __________________ 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.

16 April 2006, 04:30 PM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Not sure if Rolex uses just "Luminova" or "Super Luminova", but these babies do glow well into the night....albeit a dim glow by early morning, but still quite readable!! My TT YM... Black Exp-II... Sub-date... __________________ 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!!

16 April 2006, 08:28 PM	#4
Islander Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: England Posts: 285	My new LV (with more luminova anyway 'cos of the maxi dial) makes it through the night with quite a bright shine. Much stronger than my ND sub (3 yrs old) and (now the boys') GMTII and normal Sub-Date. The glow of the LV seems to be much more green than the others as well - matches the bezel beautifully, often even in quite strong daylight, but perhaps it's more green just because of the increased area of luminova? Anyone else noticed the slight colour change on maxi dials? (Shock horror, you don't think Rolex actually designed the LV to glow green in that way? ) Last edited by Islander; 16 April 2006 at 08:33 PM..

16 April 2006, 08:29 PM	#5
Islander Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: England Posts: 285	sorry, repeated posting due to snail-like response today (that's me and the website! ) Last edited by Islander; 16 April 2006 at 08:31 PM..

16 April 2006, 09:35 PM	#6
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Rolex uses Super Luminova. I've read the amount of "glow" is somewhat dependent on the mixture used on the markers. Surface area also has something to do with the amount of lume put forth. Some of the best lume I've seen come from Omega and the BM. I'm not familiar with the Luminox Ultimate Field,but some Luminox pieces use gas lights which are just fantastic! I agree the Maxi-Dial does close the gap between Rolex and some of the others brands with great lume. My LV

16 April 2006, 09:49 PM	#7
Islander Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: England Posts: 285	Good picture Mike

17 April 2006, 03:45 PM	#8
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	The GMT Master Lume Here's my GMT Master in near darkness. The lume is good in the wee small hours. For example, yesterday (SUN) I filled myself with beer, red wine and chocolate eggs, so the wee small hour was 4.20am BTW I am now over the flip disease. (thanks to some of your comments) I shall keep this one because it's such a nice watch and a great timekeeper. Steve

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