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Rollied · 23 July 2020, 06:09 AM

Hi all, I’ve been looking at a new vintage watch circa early 90s. The lumes have a slight green hues I read of the common yellow hue. Any concerns? I did a quick search and there seemed to be reports that this could be due to moisture exposure. The green seemed uniformed on all markers, except the hands. The hands are turning yellowish. Any input is appreciated!!

swaini3 · 23 July 2020, 06:30 AM

Green is unlikely. The dial or the hands could have been changed, thats why they could be different . Pictures will help.

Rollied · 23 July 2020, 06:38 AM

Here’s a pic

rootbeer7 · 23 July 2020, 07:03 AM

My first thought is relume.

swaini3 · 23 July 2020, 07:37 AM

Same here. Look at the 1 vs 2 o'clock marker. There is a slight difference too. But who would relume like that? a bluish greenish color.... Have you asked the seller ?

linesiders · 23 July 2020, 08:50 AM

Or is is tritium service dial with luminova (some tritium service dials are actually luminova) AND it has been hit by good light. That is the shade you often see on that type dial.

Rollied · 23 July 2020, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by linesiders

Or is is tritium service dial with luminova (some tritium service dials are actually luminova) AND it has been hit by good light. That is the shade you often see on that type dial.

That’s what I thought too but the dealer said the lume is no longer there when the lights are turned off. Do the greenish hue is always there, and no shine in the dark....

Dan S · 23 July 2020, 09:55 AM

Original or not, it's not appealing to me.

Filipão · 23 July 2020, 10:26 AM

Must be Luminova

Pocosso · 23 July 2020, 10:47 AM

It should be a tritium service dial, with luminova.

brigadoonb · 23 July 2020, 01:31 PM

My dial and markers light up the same. Service dial

1665fan · 23 July 2020, 01:42 PM

My coke is 1991 white markers and hands. Nothing glows.....if something glows it’s service or maybe luminova relumed....

Rollied · 23 July 2020, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 1665fan

My coke is 1991 white markers and hands. Nothing glows.....if something glows it’s service or maybe luminova relumed....

That’s what gets me, seller says nothing glows, and yet the greenish hue...

springer · 23 July 2020, 03:11 PM

There are only two possibilities. It has been relumed or it is a luminova dial marked as a tritium dial (SWISS T <25). Original tritium dials from that era did not have a green tint as depicted on the dial. If it is a genuine luminova dial marked as tritium, it would definitely glow in the dark.

AJMarcus · 24 July 2020, 04:49 AM

Looks wrong. I’d pass.

23 July 2020, 06:09 AM	#1
Rollied 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 807	Greenish patina instead of yellow Hi all, I’ve been looking at a new vintage watch circa early 90s. The lumes have a slight green hues I read of the common yellow hue. Any concerns? I did a quick search and there seemed to be reports that this could be due to moisture exposure. The green seemed uniformed on all markers, except the hands. The hands are turning yellowish. Any input is appreciated!!

23 July 2020, 07:03 AM	#4
rootbeer7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 5,973	My first thought is relume. __________________ @imrootbeer7

23 July 2020, 08:50 AM	#6
linesiders 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,427	Or is is tritium service dial with luminova (some tritium service dials are actually luminova) AND it has been hit by good light. That is the shade you often see on that type dial. __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

23 July 2020, 09:55 AM	#8
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 5,949	Original or not, it's not appealing to me. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

23 July 2020, 10:47 AM	#10
Pocosso "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Davide Location: Italy Watch: RO/ROO/PAM/DAYTONA Posts: 402	It should be a tritium service dial, with luminova. __________________ 5167-5711 6217-8001 16520A-16520E-16500-116610LV-166710LN-16760-16030-16570T- ROO(Ti)-RO-ROC PAN0055-PAM351-PAM733-PAM721 Type XX-XXI

23 July 2020, 06:30 AM	#2
swaini3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Mo Location: Dubai Watch: 1675 GMT, DRSD Posts: 1,433	Green is unlikely. The dial or the hands could have been changed, thats why they could be different . Pictures will help.

23 July 2020, 06:38 AM	#3
Rollied 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 807	Here’s a pic

23 July 2020, 07:37 AM	#5
swaini3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Mo Location: Dubai Watch: 1675 GMT, DRSD Posts: 1,433	Same here. Look at the 1 vs 2 o'clock marker. There is a slight difference too. But who would relume like that? a bluish greenish color.... Have you asked the seller ?

23 July 2020, 10:26 AM	#9
Filipão "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Filipe Location: Lisbon & Wadesdah Watch: Never too many Posts: 1,898	Must be Luminova

23 July 2020, 01:31 PM	#11
brigadoonb "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Watch: Smurf Posts: 423	My dial and markers light up the same. Service dial

23 July 2020, 01:42 PM	#12
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,601	My coke is 1991 white markers and hands. Nothing glows.....if something glows it’s service or maybe luminova relumed....

23 July 2020, 03:11 PM	#14
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,212	There are only two possibilities. It has been relumed or it is a luminova dial marked as a tritium dial (SWISS T <25). Original tritium dials from that era did not have a green tint as depicted on the dial. If it is a genuine luminova dial marked as tritium, it would definitely glow in the dark. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

24 July 2020, 04:49 AM	#15
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,207	Looks wrong. I’d pass.

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