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Anyone know if there is a site that rates watches by Luminosity?

I just got my PAM359 and love it - but my BlackBird BLOWS IT AWAY when it comes to luminosity - I'm actually a bit disappointed as I would think with Panerai's history, this would be a major area to focus on....but my BlackBird seems to light up more quickly and retain brightness much longer than the PAM.

I'll assume there isn't any "breaking in" period....?

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PAM359, Omega PO Big Size, 1951 Omega Seamaster, Rolex Sea Dweller

Interesting. Sandwich-dial PAMs usually have great luminosity - the lume on my 111 is far better than any Breitling I've seen.

359? WOW CONGRATS!!! Lets see some photos when you get a chance!!!!!

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"I don't own any watches, I just lease them"

Oh yeah, that too!

I'd love to post a pic, but this is a very difficult watch to photograph as the polished case and crystal pick up a lot of reflections when trying to photograph it.

I'm thinking maybe it's the brown hue? Again, I expected this to be VERY luminous from everything that I've read about Panerais - but quite honestly, I'm really not impressed with the luminosity....again - there isn't any kind of "breaking in" period for it, is there?

I can't take my eyes off the watch - I'm so infatuated with it....I've also got a deposit on a 321 (way before I got the 359), but one of the reasons why I liked the watch was the large numbers and high luminosity - now I'm paranoid I put a deposit down on a watch that won't meet my expectations....?

Oh, and back to my original question - are there any sites that provide some kind of luminosity ratings?

Thanks guys!

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PAM359, Omega PO Big Size, 1951 Omega Seamaster, Rolex Sea Dweller

Natural light, no flash. Not too bright, not too dim. Right before sundown is a nice time to try.

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-RJ

Also take plenty of shots from very slightly different positions and you should get a few good ones.

Or please foward the watch to me...............
I will take plenty of pictures..........................
And also check the luminosity ..........................
This service may take many months......................
And there is only a very small fee.

Ian

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Navitimer World, Callistino.
Omega Speedmaster Moon, Hamilton 992B, Steinhart BS LEII #2, B&R 01-92 Heritage

I had always thought the lume was good on PAMS also?

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Tissot Le Locle

As far as lume sites, I don't think there is any one place to find a direct comparison of all the available lumes. I saw this interesting comparison on WUS and have posted it here before.

forums.watchuseek.com/f2/lume-test-ball-emii-diver-seiko-monster-luminox-many-pics-81978.html

I think part of the issue is that there isn't a single metric by which you can measure luminosity. It's a function of time, ambient light level, etc...

As far as a "break in" time, I don't think that applies to lume. The material should, in fact, be brightest now that it's new.

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“The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once.” - Albert Einstein

Nice find. Interesting comparing the tubes to lume.

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SA-Baton White Dial/ProII
Tissot Le Locle

Here's a photo - http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq30 ... G_0116.jpg

I got my BlackBird out and put them both side by side in the same light before I went to bed....bottom line is that the BlackBird remained brighter for a longer period of time. I could see both in the pitch black all night long - but the luminosity of my BlackBird was definitely more impressive.

I still love the watch though

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PAM359, Omega PO Big Size, 1951 Omega Seamaster, Rolex Sea Dweller

Nice picture, you caught it very well, (it just makes my Pam craving a little worse, thanks).

Out of interest what's the age of your Blackbird, could it have a different, earlier i.e. stronger coating?


Ian

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Navitimer World, Callistino.
Omega Speedmaster Moon, Hamilton 992B, Steinhart BS LEII #2, B&R 01-92 Heritage

My BlackBird is the most recent model and I came into possession of May of 2008 - so a little over 2 years in age.

I wear it religiously M-F.

Again, I love them both - I'm just somewhat shocked that the PAM is not brighter, or at least just as bright, as my BB.

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PAM359, Omega PO Big Size, 1951 Omega Seamaster, Rolex Sea Dweller

Great PAM pic!

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SA-Baton White Dial/ProII
Tissot Le Locle