RWG Technical Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 I don't know why, but I look forward to luming these models. The Bezel alone takes 2+ hours to get done, and requires a number of coats to get the end effect, but it's very satisfying when done. Daylight shots of the Super Luminova C1. Glow shot just after charge. EXPOSURE time, 1/2.5 seconds, F3.5 35mm Same shot, 10 seconds later, EXPOSURE time 1/1.3 sec, F3.5, 35mm Why am I highlighting the exposure time?? Because it's important. Anything over a few seconds of exposure for a lume shot, is being deceitful, since your eye won't see anything near what the camera sees over a long exposure. This is why I prefer ambient lighting, and taking quick shots, more realistic and truthful of what you will experience on your watch if you decide to get it lumed. In the dark picture, short exposure ONE Second. Same set up, FIFTEEN Second exposure, check out the difference in the glow. Special lume? Nah, just plain old Super Luminova, the same stuff the Genuine manufactures use on their watches. Long exposure makes a huge difference in what you see... After the first few minutes following a charge, your lume (no matter what you call it or how you mix it) will look basically like this for the next 8 hours in the dark, (after your eyes are dark adapted, which takes around 20 minutes). You can see the time no problem, but your not going to read a book by it. Always look for the exposure time, or ask for it when viewing lume pictures. If you see something that looks amazingly bright, it's simply due to long exposure - that's all...even crappy rep lume can be made to glow like crazy, given a long enough exposure time... RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskent69 Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 The Zigmeister, you are a glutton for punishment. Thank goodness. Incredible stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triodus Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Man, That is freakin awsome, are you doing any re-lume work on Bell & Ross? If so I may have a job for you. "SOF" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjen178 Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 That's fantastic!...The bezel looks like a PITA to lum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vapor Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 And THAT's why mine is coming in for a relume. Can't wait to send it to Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slai Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Ooooo...is that mine is that mine is that mine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerthat Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 The Zigmeister, AMAZING Job Can you please PM me an idea on cost assuming you are taking jobs for this watch? I did read you are not accepting new watches until 1/08, but I still curious as to the cost. I assume a day/date wheel change is a good combined mod you could offer at the same time on this watch? PM me a cost for that as well if you can, assume I would send the watch and a gen ETA day/date wheel. I tried to PM you,but it bounced back... Thanks, M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Fantastic work Rob, I can't even begin to imagine the steady hand you must have to do this special lume. spectacular looking lume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Awesome job and an enlightening writeup, The Zigmeister. are you doing any re-lume work on Bell & Ross? If so I may have a job for you. Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POTR Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Nice layout and demonstration. Thank you for your tremendous efforts in educating the masses. I'm betting that you have at least one spare oiler that glows in the dark... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted October 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Thanks for the kind feedback. I have done a few B&R's, I assume your referring to this model? Unfortunatly, I can't seem to find any glow shots in my pics folders. It's done in Tritec Orange, I didn't tint or colour it, straight from the bottle. As you can see the dial lume has to be applied flat, otherwise the hands touch it. Same for the hands, the lume is flat on them. It's no where near the glow of C3, but about C1 brightness in the dark. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Superb workmanship The Zigmeister. Don't know how you do it (but glad you do). Great shots too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 You are a glutton for punishment! It takes tremendous concentration to do it right...and you do. Beautiful work, as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arminvanbuuren Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 The Zigmeister can u do a c1 lume on my 3717? because it looks sexy from ur pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82KUBA Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 im on The Zigmeister's schedule for the last week of Oct. for a relume and service on my Cousteau ...i cant wait !!! i keep checking my email everyday for my shipping and payment info lol .... hopefully i should from him by the end of the week ..... I cant wait!!!!! i love the way he makes this watch look with the relume beautiful!!! ... he's very talented man indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raijor Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Great works seems like a real understatement but great work. Also, thanks for the lesson on photographing lume. I did not know a thing about the affect of exposure time and the appearance of the the glow until now. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Lovely work. Truly an artist. Once the "Slevin" Aquatimer is out I can decide on which Aquatimer to get (either Cousteau or the Slevin) and get it relumed. Amazing job. I can't imagine the patience you must have to do this. I would get frustrated and chuck it against the wall ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 i'm getting excited -- my costeau is on the schedule for a ziggy spa treatment at the end of the month deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2222 Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 This is not a lume job, this is far beyond, let say art???? Great and very not healty job (for eyes), we all should preciate this thank You for doing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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