[dasher]

I agree with everyone else - leave it as original as possible. Don't polish cases and don't replace dials/hands unless you do it with OEM parts. I have no problem with restored/relumed dials and hands - if a watch is treated properly and is worn and used, this is bound to happen (crud build-up). A little patina is a good thing, in my opinion. Cleaning it up and reluming it makes it the perfect candidate to begin the cycle of wear and tear again - get out there and enjoy those beauties.

Oh, and welcome, too!


Dan

 

[dasher]

Regarding tutorials, we have a member here that does very meticulous work on his blog page. MartinCRC is his "forum name" here and here is the link to his relume job of a 6105:

http://adventuresinamateurwatchfett...4/09/04/reluming-a-seiko-6105-dial-and-hands/

His work is very inspiring! Be careful or he'll have you hooked!!

Dan

 

[dasher]

Some lume data here on the SCWF:

http://www.thewatchsite.com/39-watc...ova-lumibrite-lume-datasheets.html#post551689

There is another product to aid in cleaning and restoring a watch: rodico. Look it up as well - it has quite a few uses.

Take lots of pictures and good luck!

Dan.