INSANE LUME! The Signum Cuda Titanium! (COMPETITION NOW CLOSED!) 

Love your videos! Keep up the great work!

Hi Everyone, Kyle here from Signum and Straton Watch Co. Thanks to Jody for doing the competition and hope the two winners will be happy with their watches. My goal when creating this full lume Cuda was for it to be a real contender in Jody’s Lumewars, I am excited to see the outcome of series 11 💪 A few things regarding Jody’s feedback, our focus has always been on the watches themselves as packaging is often discarded or forgotten about in a cupboard so we decided to go for basic packaging and focus more on the watch and keep the price as low as possible so sure we can expect Jody’s feedback regarding packaging being very average its just my personal reasoning behind the choice, sure we could have bumped up the overall selling price by $30-$50 for better packaging but decided against it. The reason regarding the bracelet not being coated is because of issues with the screw pins not being able to be unscrewed after the coating was applied, the bracelet cannot be coated completely assembled for this reason and its just too cost and time consuming to coat the bracelets single components, so I decided at minimum the most important part is the watch case so we scratch and hardened coated it to prolong its life especially being gr.2. Regarding the screw links we will certainly make sure that there is as little play as possible between links 🙏 All the best and goodluck to everyone. Regards Kyle

I agree 100% with Kyle. My boxes get tucked up in the spare bedroom closet, probably never to see the light of day again. I would rather the money went to the watch, or to control the purchase price. Thanks to both of you for the giveaway. Ian

Kyle is a fantastic individual and business owner with whom I've had the pleasure of interacting for a special purchase. Generally speaking, his Straton products tick more boxes for me than the Signum ones, but orange *is* my favorite color...

Thanks for the vid. I think the watches look amazing. Bravo. Kind regards David Rutherford

As a high school student, I only recently discovered the intricate world of horology/watches in general and your detailed reviews were a big factor in my decision to buy my first watch (a Orient Kamasu w red dial). Thanks for the reviews as always and keep it up. 👍

The hubs just ordered a Signum Cuda black pearl dial for me for our 21st anniversary and I can’t wait for it to arrive! I would LOVE one of the full lume dials too!!! The lume on these is insane! My husband refers to it as the bat signal. We love watching your videos. Thank you sooooo much for all your hard work!

Hi Jody, I'm a big fan and your videos are GREAT! I'm excited for the giveaway because I've wanted a dive watch with amazing lume for quite a long time. Thanks for the review!

It's always great to see unique microbrands be daring and doing what big companies won't! I mean that combination of brushed titanium and lummed dials really is something else, especially that mint pistachio green!Thanks for featuring another great set of fantastic and affordable watches jody, there really isn't a channel like yours anywhere else on RU-vid!

I've seen this in a microbrand FB group and was blown away by the dual lume colours. Nice to finally see a video from one of the channel I regularly watch!

Hi Jody, just catching up after being out of the JOMW loop for the last few days. Glad I got back in in time for this little beauty! Love a full lume dial! Good luck everybody.

I ordered the orange dial model with sharktooth bezel immediately upon seeing this video when it first released, and now (after regulating it) I find it hovers around perfection w/regard to timekeeping accuracy, and with very near-zero beat error. I've observed a 10 to 15 second per day difference in rate depending on how I leave it on the night stand, with it gaining a little on its back and losing a little if I sit it up with 12 o'clock up (e.g., better for reading the time at 4am), but when I wear it it just effortlessly keeps accurate time all day. I find I crave wearing this watch more than the others in my collection, and I've certainly turned a few heads so far because of the color in the daytime and the lume shining out in the evening. Nice job, Kyle! And thanks for introducing this watch, Jody!

That blue and white combo is beautiful. But the orange is super bright a playful.

Wow! Kudos to Kyle from Signum to explain the decision process for why the watch came to be as seen. There’s this charm about a micro brand company with their representatives interacting with their clients that can’t be compared to other watchmakers. Keep up the great work and fantastic job making such a cool watch still with its quirks haha Also, kudos to Jody for picking what I consider niche watch brands such as Signum that us beginner watch enthusiasts would’ve never found!

I actually just missed the giveaway by one day, but I've always loved Jody's honest reviews and Scottish humour. Thanks for taking the time and effort to showcase watches we love.

Love how Signum does something different - haven't seen many like these or the special material dials.

Something to keep in mind regarding the lume: Blue lumed indicators with a blue lumed dial will make it significantly harder to read than if the dial wasn't lumed at all, as the contrast is worse at night when it's dim. The Orange dial is probably the most usable for this reason, and it would be my pick for practical use.

Kyle, what a legend for actually replying to this video with a detailed explanation of his product-design choices. Keep it up with the business ethos 💪💪

Thanks Jody and Kyle! This is a great watch to feature that prioritizes function without going over the top.

Having been a customer and working partner with Kyle for a bit now, I have to say to anyone who hasn't looked into Signum or Straton to absolutely do so. He runs a great company, has amazing communication/service and the products consistently punch well above their weight range when it comes to value for the money! Please don't write that off as an endorsement based on "oh he likes the guy, of course he will promote his brands". I was a customer before ever speaking to him and if the watches sucked, that would have been the end of it. lol

I love everything that Kyle is doing with his Signum watches. From the stone dials to these full lume he’s hitting it out of the park.

I love watch companies that use interesting materials for their dials, Signum have really nailed that as their raisin d'être.

Hi Jody, thank you and Kyle for giving us the chance to win one of these lume monsters! I absolutely love diver watches and these look superb. Whoever wins one of these will surely be a happy chappy 👍 Cheers and 🤞🏼

For lume junkies like me, this is a cracking watch for the price. As Jody said, “dive watch 101”, but the simplicity gives the watches a very nice retro vibe… until the lights go out! 😳 Well done, Kyle!

Fantastic lume. My money is on the Signum for the wars episode.

Hey Jody, great review as usual. That lume is insane! My only concern is that the bracelet would be plucking my wrist hairs so I'd switch the bracelet for a rubber strap. I noted Signum don't offer any on these. Pet peeve of mine.

Really glad you did this review. I wasn’t sure if the lume was just clever photography but now that I’ve seen this video, I know it’s for real

"Dive Watch 101"...No Problem!. I like the simple look...and that lume ... that lume...is a bonus for sure! Thank-you Jody for all your great videos and this give-away.

Amazing lume and very legible dial and hand set. An excellent combination for a quick and easy read.

Hi Jody and Kyle - i own a Signum Sollus in labradorite and i love it! These look cool.

There’s no such thing as too much lume. Looks like a searchlight on your wrist. I love them. Thanks Jody.

I always wear a watch at night, so I appreciate a watch with great lume. Thanks Jody and Kyle for doing this giveaway. Good luck everyone!

Signum has the craziest selection of dials. These full lumes are pretty slick!

This is by far the best watch channel on RU-vid IMO, I love the dull luck of the titanium and the matte ceramic bezel. Best of luck to everyone!!!

Hi Jody, hi Kylie. Wish you both all the best. Good luck to all of the subscribers 😁

These are surely among the best micro brand watches out there. The price is extremely fair, specs amazing and the design is nicely original. All Signum watches have so much character compared to a lot of other micros and I wish the owner every success!

Love the fully lumed dials! If I win one I vow to fly to Australia so we can share a pint or two while wearing our Signums.

I confess… I’m a lume junkie, I try and try but can’t seem to kick the habit. That orange dial is the brightest orange I have ever seen on a watch it POPS! I think I would change the strap to black rubber and make it really sing. Amazing lume thanks for sharing.

Thanks for this opportunity Jody and Kyle. I am already signed up. Fingers crossed

WOW! As soon as I saw this watch! It was love at first sight! I love titanium because of its nice light feel of titanium! Stratton Watch CO! Hit this one out of the park! Great video!

I'd love to win either. Already subscribed to both from the meteorite dial giveaway (didn't win, but thanks). Love titanium and great (Epic) lume and think these will do well for Kyle and Signum. Best of luck to us all.

Hi Jody, thanks to you and Kyle for giving us the chance to win one of these Signum watches. Always enjoy your reviews.

Checked the site. Love the dials! Kyle, whatever you're doing with Signum, keep at it!

With that lume there's no need for any fancy extras. The green lume is more the casual wearer where the orange is the talk on every party. The one your keeping is indeed a lume beast but also the least spectacular of the 3. All of them are really straightforward and do what they should do with the least possible distraction. Thanks for showing them!

Oh man oh man. The quality and intensity of that lume is insane. Seiko is legendary but these may take the cake!

Love a lumped watch. Love a colourful watch. Love titanium. All boxes ticked.

Hi Jody - thanks for your illuminating review of this simple but very stylish watch. I find the simplicity of the dial really playful and timeless, and the lime looks incredible. Your channel has given me inspiration for so many purchases - Signum have just added another entry on the long list with this one!

There is beauty in keeping design simple. These are pretty cool looking...especially in darkness.

I love how they have a classic style. Like you said, "Dive Watch 101". I don't feel the need for lume, but I love when it's done well. These are totally cool. Best of luck to everyone, and the scammers can suck it!

Wow - the orange is out of this world!!! I love the toolish styling

It's hard to choose just one when the dials are so colorful and brilliant! Even though I've got several watches with full-lume dials, I may have to add one of these. But what color? Decisions, decisions...

Boom! Boom! Boom! take a look at that Lume! Having lusted after a Seiko orange divers watch since I first saw one but alas never got one, an orange dial AND titanium is a match made in heaven, but wait....... there's more! Orange Lume!!! I never knew it was possible, that's very a-peeling (pardon the pun) and got my juices flowing (I'll stop there) :-)

Wow! These lume shots are SO crisp they look like computer renderings! All three are awesome!

Surprised at how well the orange dial hangs on. The lume is incredible - love them!

I'm a sucker for some Lume. Love these watches. Well built dive watches. that orange dial is absolutely stunning. Wow

Great video as always, Jody! I’ve never seen a watch with orange lume before. Love the contrast between the orange lume and the blue lume on the hands and indices.

I am drawn to the lume like a moth to a candle. A really bright, good looking dive watch shaped candle. I like it.

Great review as always Jody. I appreciate your style and opinions on your videos. And you have been nice enough to answer a question here and there when I ask. Cheers!

The orange one seemed to fade the quickest, but it had a great contrast between the dial and the hour markers. Thanks again Jody! Your reviews are on point and I watch nearly every video!

I was very happy to see the spare packaging and thin manual. I don't like spending money on something that's going to collect dust in the dark of my closet anyway. I hope more manufacturer's stop adding to landfill, pare down from their faux wood, faux leather, faux marble and just package the watch with basic protection. BTW, great lume. I'm happy that my Vanuatu held its own. Great job as usual, Jody. Always fun to see what you have down your sleeve.

Signum is diffidently giving a great package here for a reasonable price, good on them.

I like these a lot, I like the sleek unfussiness about them. Thanks to all involved for offering a chance to win one. Good luck everyone!

Love Straton, these Signums look mighty.

Thanks for another great review Jody! I love the no nonsense tool watch style, and those colors would be perfect for summertime here in Oregon!

Hi Jody. Loving your content/reviews. The watch looks amazing. Good luck to everyone else in the running!

I clicked on this video not knowing anything about this watch. But after watching through, it’s probably one of the best looking pieces I’ve seen in awhile especially at that price point. What a steal. Take care Jody!

Thanks as always Jody, these are fascinating watches. I really like the stripped down look of the rest of the watch. Let that lume do all the talking. I like the stripped away packaging as well - my loft is already bulging with more than enough boxes. Great video - lovely watch.

Thanks Jodi for the opportunity to own this great watch! It'll be fun to use it camping. haha

Tasty stuff....very much liking the white dial!

Great video as ever Jody. Lovely looking watch. Mental lume!!! Love the orange. 😍

Hey Jody, I just recently bought a Straton 'Speciale" from Kyle and was very impressed with his customer service. He followed up personally with me via email. That's cool. What I like about the new Cuda watches is that absolutely mental lume! On a clear night i'll bet one can be seen from the space station no problem. Cheers.

When it comes to LUME... go big or go home! Love the full, bright dials!

The lume on these is amazing! I like the white one best, but the green is also sweet. Take care Jody.

These watches are quite gorgeous I will admit. Double dome, date at the six, solid movement, dat bezel, white dial, grippy crown. I LOVE IT. Thank you for your hard work in your videos!

Ok Jodi I'm in. Keep up the good work putting out the best watch channel around. Thanks for running 🏃‍♂️ the giveaway.

Thanks Jody and Kyle! Wowed by the lume it’s other-wordly to say the least. Good luck everyone!

Thank you Jody and Kyle for a great giveaway. Dive watch 101 is nothing to gripe about when it's done this well!

Quite a lume. Compliments for both. Always a pleasure to see something new from Jody. You do seem to surprise me. Also love the Mario shirt. That lume. What can i say that has not been said before. Huge compliment for quite a watch.

That lume is insane! Great job Signum. I love the look of Green in general.

I've always fancied adding a titanium watch for my collection. Thanks Jody.

That orange one is just so brilliant but so are the rest I suppose. Thanks for what you do Jody

The lume is dazzling on these and they seem like very good value for the money! Thanks for "just one more" informative and fun watch review!

There is a lot to like here, but the colors are a big attraction - very nice for summer.

Yes, this watch, all three, glow like sea creatures. Be great to wear all 3!

I found you because I have quite literally wanted to buy hubs a watch for more than 10 years, but I have always been intimidated by the choices and descriptions. Your descriptions and reviews are excellent and the best I have found! I'm still looking and haven't narrowed down his birthday gift yet, but time is ticking! Thanks ⏳️⌛️⌚️🚀

It's all about the lume. And the titanium. Two great differentiators for these Signum watches!

Nice reviews. The orange lume looks nice. Would fit great with my high vis vest. best of wishes from Sydney.

Agree with other commenters. Thanks Jody for bringing Signum and Stratton Watch Co. to my attention. I keep looking at adding some colors to my collection and the orange dial here may do it for me.

Was on vacation overseas ... sorry I missed this fantastic giveaway (lovely watches) but good luck to everyone who is entered. And thank you Kyle for your generosity.

Good choice. The blue one is the best looking of the three.

Full lumed automatic with titanium bracelet sounds like a great combo. I especially enjoy the orange lumed dial as it is not common and would love in the collection.

Great review Jody! Once again I'm sold!

I must say the lume look insane!!! I just recently appreciate and getting into mechanical watches, coming over from G-shocks and Suuntos I really impressed by these Signum Cudas lumes. Having my watches as tools and backlight is just a push button away, with mechanical lumes is important factor which eventually make me decide to get Seiko's GMT rather than the swiss counterpart. Thank you for featuring these in your channel and also thanks to Straton Watch Co. for making these awesome piece

I love Lume, and these watches look fantastic !! I have watched many of you're reviews and do enjoy them. You appear to be genuine and honest, which is refreshing these days. Excellent review of Signum. Thank you for taking the time, so we can make an informed decision if a purchase is made. I hope I get lucky !

Thanks Jody for another great video. The Cuda is a fantastic update of the classic diver. The hexagonal and rounded indices and the "toothed" bezel create an eye-catching design when the lights are on, but the full lume at night begs to be noticed.

Excellent looking watches. Nice and simple. The lume is so bright!

Jody, I do agree the watch looks rather blend, but after dark it's where the party comes alive!

I have to say, pretty much all of the Signum Watches are looking absolutely incredible with those mad dials!

Thank you both! I LOVE LUME!!!! I said it! These look like the would take over as far as the best lume in my collection! Would love to win, but good luck everyone!

Glad you’re keeping the white. I like my watches colorful. Especially that lume!