13oots2 3 Posted May 23, 2016 I received my Planet Ocean Chrono today and all is pretty good but only the dial marker at 7 glows with any brightness, it's a shame as the hands and the one marker are fantastic. The photo's shown on the watch page show a much better lume than I have for most of the markers and that aside have been very happy with the whole process. Am I just being a whinging Pome worrying about the lume? Otherwise the watch appears to be pretty close to the original and has been tested by the TD to +10 seconds a day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted May 23, 2016 Why not just write the TD an email and ask? It would be helpful if you took a lume pic which showed the problem, and included that. Be polite and ask the TD what he thinks... without demanding things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13oots2 3 Posted May 23, 2016 Why not just write the TD an email and ask? It would be helpful if you took a lume pic which showed the problem, and included that. Be polite and ask the TD what he thinks... without demanding things. This will test my photographic skills, it really is a shame as the rest of the watch is great. Will get some pictures up of it in it's glory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,870 Posted May 23, 2016 Get a relume, rep Lume is always a bit shady. Kenny would be worth a shot! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Left Coast Guy 24 Posted May 23, 2016 So you're just saying the lume isn't as bright as you'd like? No, that's probably not a good complaint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13oots2 3 Posted May 23, 2016 Get a relume, rep Lume is always a bit shady. Kenny would be worth a shot! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk No the lume on one of the markers is 10x as bright as the rest, if it were all even it would be fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MetalMickey 179 Posted May 23, 2016 Does it match the QC photos? You would expect it to be noticeable on there if it is as different as you say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiruku 25 Posted May 23, 2016 Another vote on sending it off to Kenny - I had something very similar happen (not to the extent of yours by the sounds of it) - when you get it back from him you'll be amazed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elp 26 Posted May 23, 2016 Curious - lume pics are difficult to evaluate as by varying the exposure time you can show anything you want, but the difference between the 7 marker and the others is weird. Typically rep lume is quite crappy - my first PO I sent straight to Matej (KeNnY) for reluming which made a huge difference. As always, you can ask the TD if unhappy, but must be prepared for the usual answer: send it back to China at your cost, I will evaluate / repair / replace. This process may take awhile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LunchMoney 1 Posted May 23, 2016 In general, how much does getting a watch re lumed cost? I have a watch that has, wait for it, crap lume too. Well I think I have a few. Just curious if there is a general ballpark cost on how much. We talking $50 or $150? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daywatch 4 Posted May 23, 2016 (edited) If all is good, keep it, the next one might be a little but not a lot better what regards the lume. Either use it as is or get the relume done by Kenny - that will be bright. For a Chrono and with shipping You´re more in the $150 ballpark. Edited May 23, 2016 by Daywatch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSJ 0 Posted May 23, 2016 Depends on the watch. Nearer $150. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nickfive 4 Posted May 23, 2016 I always ask to see a lume shot in the QC picks, if its poor it gets rejected. I would not class you as 'moaning' for expecting a half decent lume for your money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ns1515 0 Posted May 23, 2016 my Pam 087 i just got from Mary has no lume at all. pics show lume but none when i got it. beautiful watch, just wished it glowed! how do i get ahold of Kenny? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,382 Posted May 23, 2016 don't get the lume thing really I know they look nice but rarely do they last long enough to be of real use I would rather the watch be reliable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSJ 0 Posted May 23, 2016 my Pam 087 i just got from Mary has no lume at all. pics show lume but none when i got it. beautiful watch, just wished it glowed! how do i get ahold of Kenny? Search the members list and send him a PM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,741 Posted May 23, 2016 don't get the lume thing really I know they look nice but rarely do they last long enough to be of real use I would rather the watch be reliable +1 who the fuck tells the time in the dark anyway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevok2305 1 Posted May 23, 2016 don't get the lume thing really I know they look nice but rarely do they last long enough to be of real use I would rather the watch be reliable +1 who the fuck tells the time in the dark anyway? Exactly. Got watches that are so fucking bright you could read by them (oh alright, look at the pictures ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUSH2112 11 Posted May 23, 2016 No lume pics still? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted May 23, 2016 don't get the lume thing really I know they look nice but rarely do they last long enough to be of real use I would rather the watch be reliable +1 who the fuck tells the time in the dark anyway? + 1million. I wonder if anyone buying a gen ever bothered with 'lume'........ Wait for it........ I meant other than lume obsessed rep buyers on forums like this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted May 23, 2016 my Pam 087 i just got from Mary has no lume at all. pics show lume but none when i got it. beautiful watch, just wished it glowed! how do i get ahold of Kenny? Have you shone a light on it to 'charge' it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LunchMoney 1 Posted May 23, 2016 don't get the lume thing really I know they look nice but rarely do they last long enough to be of real use I would rather the watch be reliable +1 who the fuck tells the time in the dark anyway? Clearly, most who buy a rep don't tell time in the dark cause the lume sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUSH2112 11 Posted May 23, 2016 Need lume pics Shine bright light on watch. Go into dark room. Take pic. Upload pic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSJ 0 Posted May 24, 2016 don't get the lume thing really I know they look nice but rarely do they last long enough to be of real use I would rather the watch be reliable +1 who the fuck tells the time in the dark anyway? + 1million. I wonder if anyone buying a gen ever bothered with 'lume'........ Wait for it........ I meant other than lume obsessed rep buyers on forums like this. Me. I wear the watch all night and if I wake up I can tell the time by looking at my watch (no, really???). I was using gen lume for telling the time in the dark many years before I bought a rep. Call me a fucking weirdo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
