IWC Lume: Identify Your Watch Lume

Brandon Skinner · 2020-02-23T07:54:18Z

Explore the 'Name That Lume' contest on WatchProSite, identifying luxury watches like IWC, Panerai, and Patek Philippe by their unique luminous dials.

Brandon Skinner

WPS member · IWC forum

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Brandon Skinner, a valued member of the WatchProSite community, initiated an engaging 'Name That Lume' contest, challenging members to identify luxury watches solely by their luminous dials. This unique approach highlights the distinctive luminescent signatures that define various brands and models. Skinner's contest not only tested horological knowledge but also fostered community interaction, offering a fun way to appreciate the intricate details of watch design.

Dear members, As a small token of my appreciation to the WPS community from whom I have learned so much, and as a nice kickoff to the first week of our new IWC forum, I'm offering up my titanium IWC cufflinks to the winner of a fun contest. All you have to do is identify the brand and model in each photograph. The member who identifies the most photographs correctly is the winner.

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In the event of a tie, please guess how old my son is in this photo. I will announce the results later in the week and arrange with the winner for the mailing address. Happy Sunday to all and good luck!!! Brandon

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The contest featured a diverse range of brands, including Panerai, IWC, Patek Philippe, Omega, Grand Seiko, Ressence, Perrelet, Urwerk, Blancpain, Sarpaneva, and Peter Speake Marin, showcasing the breadth of luminescent designs across the luxury watch industry.
Several participants demonstrated impressive knowledge, accurately identifying specific models and references, such as the Panerai California Dial, IWC Big Pilot, Patek Philippe 5320, Omega Speedy Tuesday, and Ressence Type 1.
The challenge of identifying watches solely by their lume patterns proved difficult for some, leading to general brand identifications rather than specific models, particularly for brands with numerous similar-looking references like Panerai and Omega Seamaster.
One contributor noted the distinctive hour hand of Peter Speake Marin watches as a key identifier, even in a lume shot, highlighting how subtle design elements remain visible in low light.
The contest also included a tie-breaker question about the age of Brandon Skinner's son, adding a personal touch to the horological challenge.
A community member expressed delight at seeing one of their own watches featured in the contest, underscoring the personal connection collectors have with their timepieces.

The Discussion

Bill

Feb 23, 2020

I will guess that the first picture is a Panerai 249? Cali. Have a great Sunday and thank you for your continued kind participation in the forums. Bill

Brandon Skinner

Feb 23, 2020

I've learned vast amounts from you alone🙏. Let's see if your early lead holds up😉

chris7509

Feb 23, 2020

to see one of my watches over there ... Good luck for the contest

Brandon Skinner

Feb 23, 2020

You might just win. And yes, thank you for the photo! I would have given photo credits to all the photos but it would have made the contest easier.

India Whiskey Charlie

Feb 23, 2020

1- Panerai 249, 424 or 931 or... 2- Some IWC Pilot's watch 4- A limited edition Speedmaster Pro (Olympics edition?) 8- Ressence 13- IWC Aquatimer 14- Omega Seamaster 300 15- Panerai Base? 16- Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 18- IWC Big Pilot Heritage 48 19- IWC cufflinks

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K-Lo

Feb 23, 2020

There, thank you, send the prize please. Totally exhausted.

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