[arman003]

I was wondering if anyone that has a Grand Diver can let me know how the lume is.

My Pro Diver is exceptionally weak. That's the only real disappointment I have about it. I've got my eye on a black face/green bezel, but for the price, I could get a Seiko for a bit cheaper and know it'll be a SOILD.

Pic of my pro for views:

 

[13ECHO]

The Grand Diver lume is the best of any watch I own. :thumbup1:

 

[markdl]

The lume on mine is good. Not quite Seiko Monster good, but close.
Shawn Wilse just showed a nice lume shot of it on the tube.

 

[banner]

The lume on the Grand Diver is pretty good. I think lume is one of Invicta's weak points though.

 

[Rusty]

arman, it is one of the best Invicta lumes I have in my collection.

 

[timebender]

arman, it is one of the best Invicta lumes I have in my collection.

Rusty, that has been one of my strongest negatives about Invicta. Out of all the watches I own, none of them hold a candle to my Sieko's (even those that cost more) when it comes to lume. I have several that will lume as bright, but none anywhere close to as long.

Does yours stack up against Seiko at least equal? If it does, I may be adding it to my list for 2008.

Thanks!:thumbup1:

 

[nickdolin]

I've always wondered why Invicta chooses to stick with the same inferior lume material Trinite isn't it? It is definitely a weak point but I'm hoping that the 4469 just has a really thick coating of it to make it a little better. For the price, I suppose weak lume isn't that big of deal.

 

[falcon4311]

The lume on my 4473 is amazing, it lasts throughout the night. I can't say the same about the rest of my Invictas.

 

[arman003]

I went ahead & order the Grand Diver and this JL.
I'll think about it the rest of the day and make a final decision after football tonight.

The difference is about $6 between the two and 5 mm. Not sure how I'll go at this time.

the JL for reference:

Grand Diver:

 

[falcon4311]

My choice would still be the Grand Diver regardless of the lume. It is a good reliable watch.

 

[arman003]

I did forget to add, my understanding is that they both have the Miyota 8215 movement.

It's really coming down to style and size.

 

[Rusty]

Rusty, that has been one of my strongest negatives about Invicta. Out of all the watches I own, none of them hold a candle to my Sieko's (even those that cost more) when it comes to lume. I have several that will lume as bright, but none anywhere close to as long.

Does yours stack up against Seiko at least equal? If it does, I may be adding it to my list for 2008.

Thanks!:thumbup1:

Charlie, I have a Seiko Black Monster and that is the brightest lume of any watch I own. The Grand Diver is a close second but both fade a bit over the night. I have a Chase-Durer with Super-luminova and while not as bright, it is long-lasting. I also have two of the Accutron VX200 divers that also have long-lasting lume. They look like they have Super-luminova as well but I can't be sure.

 

[arman003]

I've decided to get the Grand Diver. The look of the green bezel is too tasty to pass. Unfortunately it looks like it's on backorder till the middle of January. That's a good thing since it gives me a lot of time to shop it & see if I can get a better deal.

 

[nickdolin]

Ack, I always hate backorders... I always end up changing my mind! I've seen some Grand divers go on the bay for >100 but they are few and far between. Hope you enjoy it, my Swiss Auto diver "is supposed" to be here tomorrow!