2/23/2023 0 Comments Lume in watches![]() In the past, he worked with Sarpaneva on the spectacular Korona K01 Northern Lights series, the MB&F HMX Black Badger, the Zenith El Primero Superconductor with Bamford, and the De Bethune DB28GS Grand Bleu. Thompson has a history of working with brands on spectacular lume dials. 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. Each color will be limited to 50 pieces.Let there be light! Lume is often referred to because of its functional properties. we are aiming at $649 including shipping. This way we can offer it at an affordable price. Parts are made in Switzerland and China with final assembly and QC in Switzerland with our watchmaker in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Box sapphire or maybe double domed (not decided yet). Stainless Steel 316L with experimental hardening which gives the steel a hardness of 1800-3000 HV, we will provide a test report to proof our claims, just like with the lume, we like to verify what we promise and not just blind-trust our suppliers! Genuine Swiss Made Lumicast indices and chapter ring with highest possbile Grade of lume and some even have a lumicast dial (in the works). 41 mm diameter, 46 mm lug to lug, 12.50 mm height, powered by Sellita Elab Grade SW200-1 or Soprod Newton (could not decide yet). There will be some changes like the bezel insert engraving style, hands. Early rendering stage of an upcoming project we are working on.
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