So, I'm curious about watch lume. I enjoy occasionally charging up my watches at night and seeing them glow. I enjoy even more the incredibly rare times when I step into a dark room and notice my watch has charged on it's own. The latter is what I'm really curious about. My initial thought is that "good" watch lume would be something that is "charged" throughout the day simply by being on your wrist, and then lasts for at least an hour or so throughout the evening. Perhaps "REALLY good" lume would last all night. Does this exist with higher priced watches, or is my expectation of "good lume" incorrect?
I realize that one can get a digital watch with a light feature, or even the little nuclear tube things (term escapes me currently), but those I consider their own category.
Finally, has anyone ever attempted to UPGRADE the lume on their existing watches? I've seen kits for mixing and applying lume paint, but was curious if anyone had attempted that. Perhaps it's really easier to swap out the hands for something with good lume already applied? Or, just ponying up more $$$ for a watch with good lume to start with (wherever that price point lies).
Thanks for sharing your opinions/experiences!
I realize that one can get a digital watch with a light feature, or even the little nuclear tube things (term escapes me currently), but those I consider their own category.
Finally, has anyone ever attempted to UPGRADE the lume on their existing watches? I've seen kits for mixing and applying lume paint, but was curious if anyone had attempted that. Perhaps it's really easier to swap out the hands for something with good lume already applied? Or, just ponying up more $$$ for a watch with good lume to start with (wherever that price point lies).
Thanks for sharing your opinions/experiences!