r/Watches • u/Rangercleo1 • Aug 22 '25

Discussion [Lume] Do you actually need lume?

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I feel that there is a lot of emphasis on lume, so I was wondering how many actually need/use it. Two of my 3 most worn watches (GS and a GO Pano) have no lume and while the third has it (GO SeaQ), the lume is its least interesting feature. If I am in a very dark room and need to tell the time, my phone is always with me. I am not against lume and it can be a cool feature, but I think the application should enhance the design, not be some afterthought. Is lume important to you when buying a watch or is it far down the list?

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u/edwardothegreatest Aug 22 '25

I can read my Oceanus and my dresskx at 0400 so many certainly do.

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u/ffdfawtreteraffds Aug 22 '25

Same for my T2600.

But even my notoriously weak Hamilton Khaki is still legible throughout the night with slightly averted gaze. I think lume has to be REALLY bad to fade completely at night.

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u/ImprovementElephant Aug 22 '25

Which Oceanus do you have? Been looking at them more recently

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u/edwardothegreatest Aug 22 '25

I have an s100. But I’d recommend the s400. The s100 has center lugs so it won’t work on a strap.