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WatchTimes · 14 July 2008, 02:09 PM

OK
So, which quality watch has the brightest and best looking (most unique)
lume out there?

So far I would have to guess it would be one of the Ball watches but I don't know enough about them to know which one.

What do you all think?

Give me some ideas, I know Omega has a great lume BUT they are not very unique. Ball seems to mix lots of colors but surely there are some others I am unaware of.

cbsmohai · 14 July 2008, 02:26 PM

Ball stands out. Check out their Master II Diver, Night Train and the new Aviator.

Luminox watches also have fantastic lume. Marathon is another good one.

As far as "higher end" watches go, I think they all seem to be very similar, but nothing that just blows your mind with lume. Most companies deal with SL instead of Tritium now, and it's a damn shame tbch. I wish Rolex or Omega would start using the trit tubes.

sys12345 · 14 July 2008, 02:26 PM

Brightest and best looking, i really dont know. If its merely brightest, then its unlikely to be a Ball watch though the new Aviator may change things. A brightest watch is probably one which has a decent coating of superluminova (probably the newest Reactor watches). If u are referring to long lasting illumination that is bright enough for most conditions, yes it'll be Ball watches without a doubt.

Jedi · 14 July 2008, 07:53 PM

Seiko diver's... they last long and are very readable.

WatchTimes · 15 July 2008, 01:10 AM

I really think I am going to have to look for a second
hand Ball Night Train with the black face, it is really
a nice looking watch and their Aviator will clearly
be too big for my wrist.

The trick is going to be finding one of the first generation
or transitional ones, the new all green just doesnt do it for
me.

meloncap78 · 15 July 2008, 06:57 AM

My Seamaster 300m had a siiick lume. I may have some pics somewhere but I definitely think it would be among the top 5 anyway.

doghouse · 15 July 2008, 09:36 AM

I Have a Ball Fireman and I must say the fit and finish and overall quality is top notch. When it comes to a night time watch it is my go to watch. My Seiko divers are by far the brightest when it comes to non tube watches.

14 July 2008, 02:09 PM	#1
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,514	Brightest & Best looking Lume??? OK So, which quality watch has the brightest and best looking (most unique) lume out there? So far I would have to guess it would be one of the Ball watches but I don't know enough about them to know which one. What do you all think? Give me some ideas, I know Omega has a great lume BUT they are not very unique. Ball seems to mix lots of colors but surely there are some others I am unaware of. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

14 July 2008, 02:26 PM	#3
sys12345 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Singapore Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 286	Brightest and best looking, i really dont know. If its merely brightest, then its unlikely to be a Ball watch though the new Aviator may change things. A brightest watch is probably one which has a decent coating of superluminova (probably the newest Reactor watches). If u are referring to long lasting illumination that is bright enough for most conditions, yes it'll be Ball watches without a doubt. __________________ Cheers, sys12345

14 July 2008, 07:53 PM	#4
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Seiko diver's... they last long and are very readable. __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

15 July 2008, 01:10 AM	#5
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,514	I really think I am going to have to look for a second hand Ball Night Train with the black face, it is really a nice looking watch and their Aviator will clearly be too big for my wrist. The trick is going to be finding one of the first generation or transitional ones, the new all green just doesnt do it for me. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

14 July 2008, 02:26 PM	#2
cbsmohai "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Travis Location: Central Texas Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 284	Ball stands out. Check out their Master II Diver, Night Train and the new Aviator. Luminox watches also have fantastic lume. Marathon is another good one. As far as "higher end" watches go, I think they all seem to be very similar, but nothing that just blows your mind with lume. Most companies deal with SL instead of Tritium now, and it's a damn shame tbch. I wish Rolex or Omega would start using the trit tubes.

15 July 2008, 06:57 AM	#6
meloncap78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Joshua Location: Syracuse, NY Watch: LV C Posts: 2,204	My Seamaster 300m had a siiick lume. I may have some pics somewhere but I definitely think it would be among the top 5 anyway.

15 July 2008, 09:36 AM	#7
doghouse Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: mark Location: Utah Watch: submariner Posts: 255	I Have a Ball Fireman and I must say the fit and finish and overall quality is top notch. When it comes to a night time watch it is my go to watch. My Seiko divers are by far the brightest when it comes to non tube watches.

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