NEW FLAVOUR ADDED 16.09.2026.  1970s  MOD T.

The creamiest T like lume I have managed to date.

Professional quality luminous compound for the reparation and restoration of WW1 & WW2 period lume watches, the later “T < 25” type dials and to add a vintage look to new builds.

Each batch is mixed by hand and the colour wheel dial is updated each time so you know exactly the colour you will receive. Please allow for colour bias on cameras and screens.

Last batch update 16.09.2026

Vintage aged custom lume pigment now available in 0.5g & 1g per sale. No lacquer / binder is included.

You will require both a lume pigment and a lacquer / binder to be able to mix and apply the lume.

Safe to handle - always has been and always will be.

Order by dial number. The dial is painted with the exact pigment you will receive.

Low light photos are taken with a 3 second exposure and will therefore exaggerate the level of glow you will acquire. The darker the daytime colour the less it will glow. The difference in glow level and longevity between stock lume and numbers 8-9 is negligible. Both brightness and longevity will slightly decline the daker the tint.

The glow for all pigments is a varying level of green. Some of the photos make it appear to have a bluish tone.

All pigments rely on being charged with UV light. 

When applying to black or dark coloured dials it is recommended that the lume plots are painted white and allowed to dry fully prior to applying for maximum glow. The intensity of the hands can be improved by sealing the undersides with a thin layer of opaque white acrylic or enamel paint once the lume has completely dried.

Recommended usage:

Mix 1:1 pigment to lacquer / binder, mixing only what you can use in under 10 minutes. Apply immediately using an oiler or similar applicator. Allow to dry fully before handling. Drying time will vary depending on the lacquer used. Working and drying times can vary with higher / lower ambient temperature.

For best “ dial “ results re-lume a full dial - do not try to patch an index or a numeral. For dot type indices dab a small amount of lume with the point of your applicator. Spread out to fill the area and repeat if necessary until you are happy with the coverage. For Trench Watch type numbers work from side to side / up and down. It is best to allow the vertical and horizontal channels to meet, then with an unloaded applicator drag the lume into the curves. Do not try to flow the lume around a curve - the liquid will try to find the shortest route and will spread out over the lines. This is often seen on the number 8 especially on WW1 watches. Unless that’s the look you’re going for.

For best “ hand “ results fully re-lume all of the hands. Secure the hands held by the pipes with Rodico apply from the rear dragging the side of the applicator from top to bottom whilst maintaining light contact with both sides of the plot.

Always remove the old luminous material to ensure the new lume will adhere to the surfaces. Vintage lume can be extremely toxic. Seek professional help if you are unsure how to safely remove it.

Can be removed easily from enamel dials once fully dry by gently scratching it off with a sharpened orange wood stick. To remove from hands simply drop them into acetone for a few seconds. Painted finishes can be affected by acetone so be prepared to repaint your hands if necessary.

The demonstration dials were lumed using Bergeon’s clear matte lacquer.  Different lacquers can affect the final colour, the lustre of the finish and the drying time.

Pigments must be mixed with some sort of binder.  Bergeon Matt clear lacquer / UV curing glues / nitrocellulose lacquers / clear epoxy & clear drying PVA glues are often used. They will all give differing results that have pros and cons. The product was developed using Bergeon Matt lacquer and various nitrocellulose lacquers.