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Old 23 April 2018, 03:34 PM   #1
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Explorer 214270- lume

I got this a few weeks ago, new from AD and enjoying it greatly. A few observations, I wonder if unusual. First, I don't find the lume so strong. But I think that may be part of Rolex- I gather if lume is a big concern, you may be in the wrong place. I find it weaker than on my Seiko. And... unless I am mistaken, it is not blue. I'm an old guy and my eyes aren't that great, but I don't see it as blue, it is more like what is on my Seiko, kind of greenish. I love the watch and have enjoyed your interactions. Any opinions, experience or thoughts on these observations re the lume? Thank you!
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Old 23 April 2018, 03:55 PM   #2
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Wearing my Explorer this morning, about to board flight from Bologna to London and the lume, or lack, has never been an issue. Mine has the white gold 3,6,9 numerals and so called short hands, it’s a fantastic watch to me.
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Old 23 April 2018, 04:00 PM   #3
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Wearing my Explorer this morning, about to board flight from Bologna to London and the lume, or lack, has never been an issue. Mine has the white gold 3,6,9 numerals and so called short hands, it’s a fantastic watch to me.
thanks Jack! I had that one and later moved to the newer one. I may have judged it too fast. It is different but very similar too. I think I am off in my expectations of Rolex lume though... I bet u had it for awhile and are enjoying it, that is the way it should be!
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Old 23 April 2018, 04:04 PM   #4
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may I suggest, testing the lume with a UV light.. under immediate UV light exposure whilst watch is still under the light, the lume should be a very bright green... move the UV light away, and it should "dim" slightly" to a blue hue.. the SL lumes of the modern Rolexes are actually green, but the tone in which it should appear after being "charged" should reflect a blue.. Not sure if this explanation is too confusing, but give it a try and see if this works...
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Old 23 April 2018, 04:09 PM   #5
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It is never the blue as advertised and as seen on Rolex website

It is actually a bluenish green or greenish blue depends how you look at it

Perfectly fine piece you have there Sir, enjoy.

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Old 23 April 2018, 04:13 PM   #6
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may I suggest, testing the lume with a UV light.. under immediate UV light exposure whilst watch is still under the light, the lume should be a very bright green... move the UV light away, and it should "dim" slightly" to a blue hue.. the SL lumes of the modern Rolexes are actually green, but the tone in which it should appear after being "charged" should reflect a blue.. Not sure if this explanation is too confusing, but give it a try and see if this works...
maybe a lil confusing, but that's ok lol Thanks for chiming in, I appreciate it. The fact that it is not so clear cut is reassuring to me lol
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Old 23 April 2018, 04:15 PM   #7
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It is never the blue as advertised and as seen on Rolex website

It is actually a bluenish green or greenish blue depends how you look at it

Perfectly fine piece you have there Sir, enjoy.

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Thank you CKL! I appreciate your reassurance lol I really do! Yes, enjoy is what it is all about!!!
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Old 23 April 2018, 04:21 PM   #8
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Here's mine and is not Blue at all LoL

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Old 23 April 2018, 04:49 PM   #9
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Here's mine and is not Blue at all LoL

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how do you get a picture like that... yes, mine is similar. I am embarrassed to say, I almost wondered if maybe mine was an older one w short hands and solid numerals and sent back to Rolex and updated, and all under the guise of the AD lol Crazy, huh... man, I dig this watch. I have owned quite a few too, and have had a few Rolexes, and none have moved me like this one.
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Old 23 April 2018, 05:37 PM   #10
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how do you get a picture like that... yes, mine is similar. I am embarrassed to say, I almost wondered if maybe mine was an older one w short hands and solid numerals and sent back to Rolex and updated, and all under the guise of the AD lol Crazy, huh... man, I dig this watch. I have owned quite a few too, and have had a few Rolexes, and none have moved me like this one.
Use a torch to charge the lume then turn off the lights, put it on a table and with a steady hand just snap it.

And yes you are right the lume on any Rolex is not as bright as a Seiko lume.

Wear in good health and enjoy Sir

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Old 23 April 2018, 05:40 PM   #11
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Use a torch to charge the lume then turn off the lights, put it on a table and with a steady hand just snap it.

And yes you are right the lume on any Rolex is not as bright as a Seiko lume.

Wear in good health and enjoy Sir

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thanks again, and thanks for your well wishes!
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Old 23 April 2018, 06:24 PM   #12
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maybe a lil confusing, but that's ok lol Thanks for chiming in, I appreciate it. The fact that it is not so clear cut is reassuring to me lol
haha, sorry my friend, was trying my best to describe as accurately as I could. Good luck!
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Old 23 April 2018, 07:02 PM   #13
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haha, sorry my friend, was trying my best to describe as accurately as I could. Good luck!
I appreciate it, and I did understand you, thanks again!
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Old 23 April 2018, 08:03 PM   #14
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Here's mine and is not Blue at all LoL

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Mine is the same, I consider that color more blue than green.

For me (I need +1.5 reading glasses) the lume is good enough to see the time if I wake up in the middle of the night, while it could be better.
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Old 23 April 2018, 10:12 PM   #15
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The lume on my Explorer is fine.
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Old 24 April 2018, 04:25 AM   #16
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Mine is the same, I consider that color more blue than green.

For me (I need +1.5 reading glasses) the lume is good enough to see the time if I wake up in the middle of the night, while it could be better.
1.5 days are long gone for me lol The watch has alot going for it!
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