docdoc Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Hello, I am about to order a Super-LumiNova set from RC TRITEC but I was wondering which color is usually used on watches lume? C1? C3? C7? or C9? I was going for C1 as it is white when it is daylight and greenish in the dark. But now I have doubts! here is the color charts: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szvwj Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 It really depends on the watch you're re-luming. For most of the watches I've been working on (Breitlings mainly) C3 looks pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w.genzo Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Submariner uses C1. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Yes, usually C3, but C1 (or a C1+C3 mix) on watches that look white in lume. But... did rcTritec resume on selling kits? I was unable to find their kits again on their website a while ago, so I supposed they were now selling SL only in larger quantities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docdoc Posted August 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Yes, usually C3, but C1 (or a C1+C3 mix) on watches that look white in lume. But... did rcTritec resume on selling kits? I was unable to find their kits again on their website a while ago, so I supposed they were now selling SL only in larger quantities. I had a mail from them on friday for a set. 45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 I had a mail from them on friday for a set. 45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orionz Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 is it hard to apply the lume by yourselft? or is it harder to remove the rep lume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Lancelot Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Both, depending on what you are doing. Be prepared to screw up, often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orionz Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 i'm just guessing if i could do it on my own for a br 01-92. fortunatley it has no lume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Lancelot Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 It is not easy to work with and any mistake will tell on you. Practice on something you don't care about. Sandwich dial PAM's are pretty easy. Some dials with surround markers are pretty easy. A dial like a sausage F series PAM or that B&R, I would not touch with a ten foot pole. One twitch and your dial is ruined. IMO, You wont save any money doing it yourself. A TriTec kit will run you almost what Rob charges to lume one and you cant buy his skills in a kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szvwj Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 I agree with Sir-Lancelot. A Bell & Ross is probably one of the most difficult to lume watches I can think of. I've lumed all of my watches... except for my Bell & Ross, and believe me, i've tried (and screwed up). I would definitely recommend starting on an easier watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orionz Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 ok, thanks for advice. so i should contact Rob. could someone please give me his coordinates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docdoc Posted August 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 By the way which are the most appropriate tools to apply the superluminova? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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