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Re: AT Luminosity?
In Response To: Re: AT Luminosity? ()

: It's normal for the luminosity to fade the
: longer the watch is out of the sun or
: interior light source. 10-30 minutes seems
: exceptionally fast, however. The dial should
: remian luminous for far longer than that
: (6-8 hours after a good charge under a
: bright light surce), so if all you are
: seeing is some "fading" after
: 10-30 minutes, I wouldn't worry about it. If
: the luminosity is completely gone after
: 10-30 minutes then I'd be concerned.

: The Aqua Terras have much less luminova than
: the Seamaster Pro's, so it's also harder to
: see the luminous glow unless you are in very
: dark conditions.

Hi John,

When I charge it under a bright light (no more than 30 seconds or so, to test), it glows quite brightly, even in dim (not dark) conditions. How long would you consider a "good charge" under a bright light source? I guess to be fair, it's not in direct light exposure all that much, by being under the cuff of a dress shirt for most of the day, for example.

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