What kind of torch do You Guys Use. . . . . .

[Boeingdriver]

To charge the Lume on Your watch dials?

[JasonM]

A cheap UV one from eBay
Like this. ( loads of different ones out there)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-LED-UV...Cclp%3A2334524

[bigbaddes]

or just buy seiko . even with ordinary wear lume dim but visable until morning on my sdbx017

we also do have a wee uv torch - literally in both senses. its both small and was formerly used to looks for signs of geriatric cat about the house.

in a pinch try the torch on your mobile ...

[ach5]

I've never had a watch that had lume fit for any sort of normal use.

They all glow really brightly for a few minutes then fade. When I look at my watch in the middle of the night, it's not readable.

They should just stop using it. Completely pointless.

[PhilipK]

I use a Nitecore Tiki GITD (Glow In The Dark) as the keychain torch on my house keys. It includes a UV emitter which is perfect for charging lume. It's also an excellent torch.

https://www.nitecore.co.uk/Shop/Torc...TIKI-GITD.html

[Ghost Chilli]

I've never had a watch that had lume fit for any sort of normal use.

They all glow really brightly for a few minutes then fade. When I look at my watch in the middle of the night, it's not readable.

They should just stop using it. Completely pointless.

All my watches are readable til morning. I hate having crap lume on a watch as I work all hours and need it all the time.

I recently got a pulsar chrono, 20 odd years old and lume pretty terrible so that has gone off to James to get relumed.

[MrGrumpy]

Mine is cheap, free to use, and lasts for millions of years - its called 'The Sun' !!!

[Boeingdriver]

Gents great suggestions I hate poor lume on a watch that's why Eddie's Baby Willard has outstanding lume Jason lovely to hear from You Mate.

[TheTigerUK]

I bought a Led Lenser m7 after a PSA on TZ a few year back and I have used it every day since, sits on my desk and always goes on holiday with us and my dog walking torch in the winter, can't fault it.

[Ghost Chilli]

I use a Nitecore Tiki GITD (Glow In The Dark) as the keychain torch on my house keys. It includes a UV emitter which is perfect for charging lume. It's also an excellent torch.

https://www.nitecore.co.uk/Shop/Torc...TIKI-GITD.html

👍🏼 just got a non glow in the dark one for 21 quid on amazon

[PhilipK]

 just got a non glow in the dark one for 21 quid on amazon

I don't think that the non-GITD one has the UV emitter, though. I seem to remember that it has Red and Blue side LEDs (whereas the GITD has UV and White).

[bwest76]

Mine is cheap, free to use, and lasts for millions of years - its called 'The Sun' !!!

not been much around these past weeks,unless Teeside is like the Costa Brava and us southerners weren't aware of that.


edit,but I like your thinking.

[wileeeeeey]

Usually use my phone torch which isn't very even on the dial or hold it up to the ceiling under one of the spot lights for 10 seconds. Does the job.

[Ghost Chilli]

I don't think that the non-GITD one has the UV emitter, though. I seem to remember that it has Red and Blue side LEDs (whereas the GITD has UV and White).

Just double checked and it has thankfully 😅. There is a LE one with red and blue LEDs.

[Estoril-5]

hold it up to the ceiling under one of the spot lights for 10 seconds. Does the job.

This.

[Maysie]

I didn't even know that 'charging your lume' was a thing people did!

Every day is a school day on here.

[ach5]

I didn't even know that 'charging your lume' was a thing people did!

Every day is a school day on here.

Me neither, tbh. Maybe that's why I cant read my watch in the dark!

[MrGrumpy]

not been much around these past weeks,unless Teeside is like the Costa Brava and us southerners weren't aware of that.


edit,but I like your thinking.

Yes...it has been appalling recently - and I've got several Eco-drives to keep charged!!! Hot news is that the Sun has just come out, so they are all outside sunbathing before the sun goes down!

[procrustes]

Zebralight SC600 MK11 - small, light, takes the same battery as my ecig (Li-ion 18650) and will fully charge the lume in20 secs.

[PickleB]

I use a Nitecore Tiki GITD (Glow In The Dark) as the keychain torch on my house keys. It includes a UV emitter which is perfect for charging lume. It's also an excellent torch.

https://www.nitecore.co.uk/Shop/Torc...TIKI-GITD.html

I bought a Nitecore Tube UV (link) for this purpose to use in the cinema rather than a white light that might disturb other audience members. I rather like the Tiki GITD as it is dual purpose and reasonably priced. Do I need one...not really. Will I buy one...hmmm.

[Boeingdriver]

I bought a Nitecore Tube UV (link) for this purpose to use in the cinema rather than a white light that might disturb other audience members. I rather like the Tiki GITD as it is dual purpose and reasonably priced. Do I need one...not really. Will I buy one...hmmm.

I've ordered a Nitecore torch 300 lumens its small enough to sit on the bedside table once again thanks for all the suggestions.

[PhilipK]

I bought a Nitecore Tube UV (link) for this purpose to use in the cinema rather than a white light that might disturb other audience members. I rather like the Tiki GITD as it is dual purpose and reasonably priced. Do I need one...not really. Will I buy one...hmmm.

Go for it!

I have a number of Nitecore Tubes (though not the UV variant). Also an Olight i1R S (with another on its way), a couple of Fenix UC02's, a Nitecore Tup (fantastic 1000 lumen torch, but just a little bit too large to go on a keyring) and probably others.

The Tiki is currently my favourite.

[endo]

For photos a Nitecore concept II, 6500lm charges with a quick flash lol (micro second burst is all you need)

Any other time a UV Jaxman E3, or one of my CR123 Surefire T1s (brilliant wee things)

[Kingstepper]

I didn't even know that 'charging your lume' was a thing people did!

Every day is a school day on here.

Yes, just use your torch to see the time.

[Top Cat]

I use a Schofield UV-1, lovely little thing and beautifully made.

[Boeingdriver]

I use a Schofield UV-1, lovely little thing and beautifully made.

That is really cool!

[Metalic Mud]

Usually use one of these.



Doesn’t matter which colour.

[SiSetts]

I use a Ultrafire Tactical Military Zoomable 90000LM T6 LED Flashlight Torch Headlamp. Ideal for walking the dog too.



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[jameswrx]

Mine is cheap, free to use, and lasts for millions of years - its called 'The Sun' !!!

Maybe you could have a word with it to come out a bit more often!

[MartynJC (UK)]

To charge the Lume on Your watch dials?

none! Never heard of this before. Is it something you do often?

[thenikjones]

Coll Fall SPY 007

[snowman]

This should do the job :

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/produc...3-7bc79d9c8b60

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[shoppy]

A UV torch. Lights up quickly opposed to sitting with watch held above by lamp; as I used to do.

[onemanintime]

none! Never heard of this before. Is it something you do often?

Does everyone not blast their lume before bed, so they can nod off gazing beatifically into the soft green glow?


Just me then.

I use a nitecore tube UV
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01G69Z8..._r0OXFb0D5DJ57

It’s not massively powerful but it’s small and it’s been through the wash at least three times and still works.

[Boeingdriver]

A quick update received the Nitecore Tiki torch I was a bit undewhelmed but once charged via USB wow a little piece of magic 300 Lumens of LED power plus the UV options all in all very please I charged the Baby Willard 6 hours later very easily redable even for My 50+ year old eyes!