Linde Werdelin × Black Badger Oktopus Blue SeaĪ list like this would not be complete without one of the collaborative efforts of James Thompson, also known as the Black Badger. Recently, TAG Heuer released their new Aquaracer Professional 300 Night Diver, a great reminder of the great full lume divers from the 1980s.ģ. They don’t show up for sale often, but I will be on the lookout for one as this is the one that I would like to add to my collection. This 42mm quartz diver still looks as relevant as ever. Forget about the black PVD versions steel is the way forward here, in my opinion. It hasn’t lost the tiniest bit of its impact, even two decades after its release.īut the one that stood out for me is the Heuer/ TAG Heuer ref. I have seen this puppy light up in the dark, and it is truly an amazing sight to see. It contrasts perfectly with the black numerals and black varnished hands. On top of that, the impact of the dial that is coated with Super-LumiNova C3 creates even more impact than on the smaller model. But the overall proportions of the 44mm version look better. If you are looking for something a bit more modest, those could be an option. Chronoswiss also produced a 40mm automatic version and a 40mm chronograph that is also stunning. Lex’ CH6233LU is a 44mm manual winding beast that pops off the wrist. This clash of styles looks amazing in real life.Ĭhronoswiss produced more than one lume-inspired model in the early 2000s. Without delving too deep into the psyche of luminescence, the bright dial is the perfect contrasting “modern” element for Chronoswiss’ classical style. Maybe it’s because I grew up in the ’80s, where neon and bright colors played a huge part in defining the decade’s style. The use of lume automatically somehow awakens feelings of the 1980s. What I love most about the watch is the clash of styles. It is the watch that our own Lex wears quite regularly. The first watch on this list had to be the Chronoswiss Timemaster CH 6233LU with a full lume dial. So in that light (pun intended), let’s take a look at some of the best lume watches.ġ. While there certainly is a list to be made with the best full lume dials, it would put some amazing watches that play brilliantly with the theme of light by using lume out of scope. But during the research for this article, the scope kept getting wider as the magic of lume is not restricted to full lume dials. Fiat lux!Īt first, the idea was to select the best full lume dial watches from the past and the present. It triggered me to find out more about the brilliance of lume dials and put the spotlight on some of the best lume watches. On top of that, our Fratello master of lume Lex wears his Chronoswiss Timemaster with a full lume dial regularly. During that quest, I was reminded of the brilliance of the brand’s full lume dial diving watches from the 1980s. Not too long ago, I was researching the best Heuer/TAG Heuer watches from the 1980s. I may need to convert at some stage but would like to explore any viable options first.Let there be light! Lume is often referred to because of its functional properties. I have a few favourites that I would love to see that niggling problem banished for ever! I do not possess any of the required knowledge on what the black growth actually is, or what the chemical composition of the lume is, but was just wondering if some kind of bleach or similar compound could improve or restore the lume appearance. I would like to know if anyone out there has experimented in removing the lume 'Black Death' that affects so many early Seikos, but without disturbing the existing lume. I will reveal that I am in the former camp, of enjoying the history of an aged, but sound patina. I have read numerous articles on reluming dial indices and hands, weighed up the to and for arguments on staying original, or restoring to their former glory. My question to the learned out there, is on lume restoration. I have been collecting and tinkering with watches for a couple of years now, and while I have gathered a fairly eclectic array of watches, my main passion is vintage mechanical Seiko's. My story is probably the same as every person that has pressed the button on this forum. I am new to the SCWF so I will apologise before hand if this enquiry has been covered previously.
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