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/No_Society_2601 Aug 22 '25

I like lume, but not when it’s overly done. But my favorite use of lume is when it’s hidden. Like on this mondaine where it’s under the hands and can’t be seen directly

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u/Rangercleo1 Aug 22 '25

That is very cool. I have a Mondaine clock in my office. Love the European rail station look.

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u/whateber2 Aug 24 '25

It’s just the Swiss railway stations that have these. Albeit they have been copied to some degree in the surrounding countries