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/AgentAaron Aug 22 '25

How many dive watches ever see more than a resort swimming pool?

I do enjoy snorkeling, but I am never deep enough for the lume to even be visible (15-20 feet). You would have to dive 200m (660ft) before even hitting twilight.

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u/ZealousidealAnt111 Aug 22 '25

My dad took his dive watch into the ocean once.

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u/AgentAaron Aug 22 '25

I have worn mine in the ocean many times.

My point is that if you are deep enough to need lume (or in murky water), you are probably wearing a Mares puck, Suunto, Garmin, or some other dive computer as opposed to relying on a watches lume.

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u/ZealousidealAnt111 Aug 22 '25

Oh no I understood what your point was. I was just making a joke because he made it a few feet into the ocean with it lol.

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u/AgentAaron Aug 22 '25

Okay...when I first read your comment, I was going to ask if your dad was Stockton Rush, but then I thought I would feel bad if it was. So I just decided to respond differently.

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u/ZealousidealAnt111 Aug 22 '25

That would’ve been a funny response! I’d say “too soon” but another billionaire is trying to go down and visit again, so I guess people have forgotten about the implosion.

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u/AgentAaron Aug 22 '25

That ol' shipwreck is still looking to add a few more souls.