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Re: The skeleton hands ........

In Response To: Nighttime visibility--Pro vs GMT/Anniversary model ()

On my newly purchased Seamaster chrono, glow the full length of the hands, and are very easy to see at night. My older quartz pro's hands don't glow near as much (and never have). It's like Omega is using a different material. The new watch glows like crazy, especially noticable after being in the sun and entering a medium lit room.

: I hear a lot of comments on Omega's change of the skeleton hands of the
: current Seamaster Pro to the bolder hands and marking on the GMT and 150th
: Anniversary Pro. The rumour that this new style may carry on to more
: Seamaster models in the coming year has further fueled discussion on the
: pros and cons of each design.

: Ironically, the 'new' style hands are close to the style used on the original
: 1988 Seamaster Professional Diver.

: The biggest advantage to the current skeleton hands is on the Chronograph,
: where it allow you to see the subdials better.

: But the newer style hands and marking are better for nighttime (and
: underwater) visibility. Look at this illustration with the current Pro
: Diver layout on the left and the 150th Anniversary revision on the right:

: Now I know you folks with the current Pro are all saying "No! The
: markings are bigger than that!" But if you look closely at your
: watch, there is a white ring around the hour markers - making them look
: bigger in daylight. But at night, only the inner part glows, making much
: smaller visible pips in the dark.

: So, now which do you like better?