Iwc Costeau Diver & Superlume

[deltatahoe]

Given we're in the chinese new years waiting period , and this model is due to be released in the months following chinese new year, I figured it might be a good time to start a discussion about the superlume on this particular model. Hopefully if enough people express their opinion that getting the superlume right on this watch is important to them (potentially important enough to influence the decision on whether or not to buy this watch), then Angus will work with us as he has in the past to make it happen. I've pasted a picture below of the watch and also the lume (thanks sailboat641) on a genuine aquatimer; it is (in my opinion) a pretty unique and important part of this line of watches.

picture of watch

picture of superlume

What do yall think? How important is superlume to you on this watch?

deltatahoe

[ravishingrick]

I need this watch superlumed and with swiss engine... bad...

[red]

I need this watch superlumed and with swiss engine... bad...

Couldn't have said it better, maybe "bad" x 10000000

[section8]

i'm an idiot. I voted wrong on the superlume cost. Oh well.

[WatchDude]

IF its got the lume, I'll buy. No lume, no buy.

[jdkno]

Well I wasn't even considering getting this watch, now that I see the lume the only way I would buy it if it was superlumed like the gen.

[Lyndonville]

Depend on how important it is to you if you wake up often at night. Of course I thought that's why we had clocks on our bedside tables. Or, I guess it matters if you are out often at night in places where it would show up. Not to be on the other side of this, but, I don't care, mainly because even the good ones fad after a while. However, if it doesn't have a Swiss movement inside then I will pass it over, just like I'll pass over the HBB.

Given we're in the chinese new years waiting period , and this model is due to be released in the months following chinese new year, I figured it might be a good time to start a discussion about the superlume on this particular model. Hopefully if enough people express their opinion that getting the superlume right on this watch is important to them (potentially important enough to influence the decision on whether or not to buy this watch), then Angus will work with us as he has in the past to make it happen. I've pasted a picture below of the watch and also the lume (thanks sailboat641) on a genuine aquatimer; it is (in my opinion) a pretty unique and important part of this line of watches.

What do yall think? How important is superlume to you on this watch?

deltatahoe

[b16a2]

Swiss and Superlume and we have one hell of a good replica on our hands! Put me down for it!

[deltatahoe]

I don't care, mainly because even the good ones fad after a while

not sure if i'm interpreting your statement correctly, but real superlume doesn't "wear off" over time (meaning you won't ever need to re-apply the lume).

if you mean that the luminosity decreases after being in the dark for a period of time, while this is true, you can still tell a meaningful difference between superlume and rep lume (not sure if you've ever compared the two -- such as a panerai w/ superlume and one without). in the dark you WILL be able to see the lumed surfaces (even several hours later) with superlume, whereas you won't be able to see the lumed surfaces (eg. hands / markers) at all with rep lume.

deltatahoe

[randombloke]

Superlume would be nice but it isn't the be all and end all for me, accuracy in the dial is important on this one....

I am slightly worried about the cost of a swiss version if one is made...

[swdivad]

I would want sl on this... there is so much of it on the dial, it is an integral part of this line. ar coat would also be needed for me to purchase this. I would be happy with either swiss or cn 28800 mvmnt.

[Lyndonville]

I stand corrected. Thanks for the education.

not sure if i'm interpreting your statement correctly, but real superlume doesn't "wear off" over time (meaning you won't ever need to re-apply the lume).

if you mean that the luminosity decreases after being in the dark for a period of time, while this is true, you can still tell a meaningful difference between superlume and rep lume (not sure if you've ever compared the two -- such as a panerai w/ superlume and one without). in the dark you WILL be able to see the lumed surfaces (even several hours later) with superlume, whereas you won't be able to see the lumed surfaces (eg. hands / markers) at all with rep lume.

deltatahoe

[Guest RiverwindMDS]

IF its got the lume, I'll buy. No lume, no buy.

SAme to me, superlume for this model is so much important!

[AMK000]

It will be nice to see this with superlume ...... though I think what we say ...... counts little.

We all know that CHN rep makers are deaf to our wishes.

..... and dont worry about the price. With superlume or not , when this watch comes out (around March), .... it will be expensive .... so control your excitment.

[Romp]

It will be nice to see this with superlume ...... though I think what we say ...... counts little.

We all know that CHN rep makers are deaf to our wishes.

..... and dont worry about the price. With superlume or not , when this watch comes out (around March), .... it will be expensive .... so control your excitment.

Whats most important to me is 1:1 rep

2nd most important is cost - I dont wanna spend $600 USD on a rep (I know the gen of this watch is worth liek 10-15k but still I am more willing to part with $200-250 than 600)

[deltatahoe]

It will be nice to see this with superlume ...... though I think what we say ...... counts little.

We all know that CHN rep makers are deaf to our wishes.

Really? How do you explain all of the improvements to the HBB and BCE that the members here have contributed to? Angus in particular (who is the connection to the factory creating the Costeau Diver in question) has involved the forums in creating some of the most accurate replicas to date, using members' feedback to help correct issues and/or mistakes in the prototype versions.

What do others think? Can we make a difference in the quality of replicas we see today?

Deltatahoe

[b16a2]

It's exactly what happened with the BCE and Steelfish. Higher demand for accuracy led to a better quality product.

[Dario33]

I too need an accurate superlume on this.

[luisik]

For me Superlume is not important at all.

Most of my time I am always in very well illuminated places (naturally or electrically), and can see perfectly the dial, so I am very few concerned about this.

[luisik]

For me Superlume is not important at all.

Most of my time I am always in very well illuminated places (naturally or electrically), and can see perfectly the dial, so I am very few concerned about this.

In fact, I am trying to recall when I have ever been concerned about superlume when buying any of my genuines... and it was NEVER.

[swdivad]

In fact, I am trying to recall when I have ever been concerned about superlume when buying any of my genuines... and it was NEVER.

For me... it has been always Different strokes...

I would be happy to pay an extra 50-100 for gen SL... it just finishes the watch off IMO.

[b16a2]

Definitely. If the gen has the superlume, the rep will be that much more accurate in having it. I have never been too fanatical about it, but after seeing the lume shot of a genuine, it looks excellent!

[mumum]

For me... it has been always Different strokes...

I would be happy to pay an extra 50-100 for gen SL... it just finishes the watch off IMO.

Superlume for me too. As above, i would be willing to pay for that - as close to gen as possible is what i want otherwise i'll get something else.

[hilts]

This would be awesome with correct lume - such an important part of the whole experience for these watches.

Played with the gen in local dealer (no 600/2500) - retail £3450 here - amazing watch. Looks unique on the wrist believe me. And I usually wear a gen Big Pilot so I'm used to BIG/unusual watches!

With a Swiss movement and good lume, I'd pay big bucks for one of these.

Hilts

[yellomen]

Oooohhh yes!! Superlume, doubled sided blue AR coating & swiss valjoux!!