Very Interesting....However.....

Feb 26, 2006,06:18 AM
 

the test is very interesting and thank you for doing it ... i am no scientist, and i'd like to hear from some of the more scientifically inclined sorts of the Purists as to the whether there are any inherent flaws, etc in the test as performed ... personally, to me, it seems like you did a great job, but I know that we have lots of scientifically-oriented WIS's around here, and I'd love to hear their thoughts....thanks again for a great test!

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The first 'scientific' luminosity test! (long and fascinating!! - :-D) ...

 
 By: Marcus Hanke : February 26th, 2006-03:15
Among the various bestsellers of standing quotations about the qualities of watches we always find "glows like a flashlight!", "shines brightly through all the night!", and "highest luminosity under all conditions!". Sometimes, these statements are suppor...  

Great job, Markus

 
 By: Josh : February 27th, 2006-08:20
Markus - nice job. Have you checked out the Ball watches? Now THOSE are bright markings. Josh

Marcus, I wish I had ...

 
 By: Valentin Blank : February 28th, 2006-04:04
... seen the sign on your bathroom door "Luminosity test ? Do not enter!" and the faces of the protesting family members who had to call at your neighbour?s and ask "Sorry, my husband/dad is performing some watch luminosity tests. Could I use your toilet?... 

Very nice Was the Casio Digital or film emulsion? and some FYI Stuff

 
 By: jeff m : February 28th, 2006-10:10
If it as digital I did not know the ASA would be that grainy. I'm into astrophotography( another expensive hobby!) and in longer exposures ASA 400 is still adequate to take photos. If you blow up the 35mm negative to an 8x10 it is only then you will start... 

uh, Jeff ....

 
 By: Marcus Hanke : February 28th, 2006-10:10
Thanks a lot for your valuable explanation. Apparently, the mass of words in my article effectivel buried the more vital information: exposure times were not 3 and 6 hours, but only 60 seconds, aka 1 minute in every case. The three and six hours were the ...