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Gedanken · 5 June 2006, 09:32 PM

I must have been having a JJ moment this morning. With nothing better to do while nature took its course, I took the opportunity to closely examine the DJ while it was enjoying its rare wrist time. The first thing I noticed was that the Roman numerals actually have black centres and are not entirely YG, and second, lo and behold, the bottom of the dial said "T Swiss Made T". Of course, being a W-series, it was produced at the tail end of the tritium era.

This of course explains why no amount of exposure to light would make the DJ glow - DUH!

However, being made in 1996, I would have expected the tritium to still be glowing. How long is that stuff supposed to last?

Rackness · 5 June 2006, 10:03 PM

i have always understood tritium to have a half life of around 11-12 years. lume has always been a weakness of Rolex. my dweller uses L and it will be super bright for 30 min and then starts to dim for a few hrs then goes pretty much dark.

padi56 · 5 June 2006, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

I must have been having a JJ moment this morning. With nothing better to do while nature took its course, I took the opportunity to closely examine the DJ while it was enjoying its rare wrist time. The first thing I noticed was that the Roman numerals actually have black centres and are not entirely YG, and second, lo and behold, the bottom of the dial said "T Swiss Made T". Of course, being a W-series, it was produced at the tail end of the tritium era.

This of course explains why no amount of exposure to light would make the DJ glow - DUH!

However, being made in 1996, I would have expected the tritium to still be glowing. How long is that stuff supposed to last?

Well James myself like the odd moment in the smallest room.Its sometimes great to have a little bit of peace and quiet.Where one can contemplate ones navel at ones leisure.And lets be honest Rolex lume has never been the best,but now has greatly improved.So perhaps James by the time you reach my age,maybe it will be on parr with the likes of Seiko and Panerai,to name a few.

Uncle-AJ · 5 June 2006, 10:57 PM

This is the honest truth.......................I knew a guy who used to take a cup of tea and a sandwich with him when he went to the loo.

Gedanken · 6 June 2006, 12:25 AM

Woohoo! Tea, sandwiches and navel inspections - potty breaks are never going to be boring again!

But seriously, how long is the glow on tritium supposed to last, and does it need recharging like Luminova?

Rockrolex · 6 June 2006, 12:38 AM

James, both of my TT DJs are dead as far as lume goes. But then they are 1983 and 1991 vintages, respectively, so I wouldn't expect them to glow in the dark, unless they had been exposed to a nuclear blast, and then I would start to get worried.

padi56 · 6 June 2006, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Woohoo! Tea, sandwiches and navel inspections - potty breaks are never going to be boring again!

But seriously, how long is the glow on tritium supposed to last, and does it need recharging like Luminova?

Tritium lume watches do not need to be exposed to light to charge up the glow,like Luminox or Luminova.But the life of Tritium start from when the paint batch was opened.And not when it was applied to dial they say life's around 12 years.But in my experience with Rolex less, but you may get the odd one that will glow a bit longer.

JJ Irani · 6 June 2006, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

This is the honest truth.......................I knew a guy who used to take a cup of tea and a sandwich with him when he went to the loo.

mailman · 6 June 2006, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

This is the honest truth.......................I knew a guy who used to take a cup of tea and a sandwich with him when he went to the loo.

I bet he was a 'friend', wasn't he? Not you master fart blaster.

JJ Irani · 6 June 2006, 05:17 PM

I find myself staring at my watches very often....but then I'm always staring at beautiful things!!

padi56 · 6 June 2006, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

I bet he was a 'friend', wasn't he? Not you master fart blaster.

5 June 2006, 09:32 PM	#1
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Amazing the things you notice on the loo ... I must have been having a JJ moment this morning. With nothing better to do while nature took its course, I took the opportunity to closely examine the DJ while it was enjoying its rare wrist time. The first thing I noticed was that the Roman numerals actually have black centres and are not entirely YG, and second, lo and behold, the bottom of the dial said "T Swiss Made T". Of course, being a W-series, it was produced at the tail end of the tritium era. This of course explains why no amount of exposure to light would make the DJ glow - DUH! However, being made in 1996, I would have expected the tritium to still be glowing. How long is that stuff supposed to last? __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

5 June 2006, 10:57 PM	#4
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	This is the honest truth.......................I knew a guy who used to take a cup of tea and a sandwich with him when he went to the loo. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

6 June 2006, 12:25 AM	#5
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Woohoo! Tea, sandwiches and navel inspections - potty breaks are never going to be boring again! But seriously, how long is the glow on tritium supposed to last, and does it need recharging like Luminova? __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

6 June 2006, 12:38 AM	#6
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,650	James, both of my TT DJs are dead as far as lume goes. But then they are 1983 and 1991 vintages, respectively, so I wouldn't expect them to glow in the dark, unless they had been exposed to a nuclear blast, and then I would start to get worried. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

6 June 2006, 05:17 PM	#10
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	I find myself staring at my watches very often....but then I'm always staring at beautiful things!! __________________ 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!!

5 June 2006, 10:03 PM	#2
Rackness "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Harford County MD Posts: 393	i have always understood tritium to have a half life of around 11-12 years. lume has always been a weakness of Rolex. my dweller uses L and it will be super bright for 30 min and then starts to dim for a few hrs then goes pretty much dark.

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