Yes. Technically the new models have lume. But it doesn’t glow. I’ve got the new 701.1. According to the specs, it has lume. But there’s zero glow.

All the responses I got from Nomos, and the place I bought it, basically said it’s not supposed to have lume. So I guess it’s there to give the grey colour and some definition to the numerals, but doesn’t really glow at all.

Fine by me. I love the watch and don’t feel that it needs lume. Just wanted to be sure someone else wasn’t like “I got it last week and it glows like a Seiko dive watch”.

Seems like the consensus is that it just doesn’t glow.

Thanks for the input.

I've since sold it, but I had the original version of this and it was phenomenal. I couldn't think of a better first luxury piece as you'll really never need another (but obviously, will get many more, haha). I wouldn't buy too many straps, as I suspect you'll have a really hard time keeping this one off the Bonklip. Happy waiting!

Tough choice! Both are nice, but pretty different watches. I suspect regardless of which you buy, the pang for the other is not going away any time soon. I don't have any experience with the Longines, but owned the blue Pointer Date for quite some time. It was my first 'expensive' watch purchase. It really is an awesome piece, and probably the most high-quality feeling watch I've ever owned (including others that cost way more). It's kind of hard to describe, but just something about the way the whole package comes together feels really great. I would say that if you're going this route, definitely get the bracelet - it's awesome and very comfortable.

On the bracelet, I would also say the Pointer Date is sportier than you might expect. This doesn't come across in pictures, but was something I always felt when wearing it.

And... that number '4' is the greatest.

But... that Spirit sure is nice, haha.

I got the Green Captain Willard through a trade. I have a small collection, so I couldn't really make a green watch work, but it was awesome otherwise.

Well, welcome then to a fellow NS watch nerd!

That's the plan... Stop buying watches and spend many grands on straps, haha.