[mark50]

Hi all,

I have this 6309-7040 which has some "wabi" on the dial which seems to be darkening a little more since this picture was taken. So I am considering a relume perhaps in a vintage cream - I think Duncan (Cannop) showed one a little while ago. I also have a set of original hands to relume with it.

So the question is should I take the plunge or is this an irreversable sacrilige?!

Mark

 

[TheTigerUK]

YES

 

[feca67]

and a vote for No

 

[mark50]

OK, 50/50 so far! Perhaps I should have put up a poll!

 

[Spilled Fluids]

Yes :great:

 

[blacklab]

If it were me I would relume. But as always its a question of what makes you happy & stuff the peer pressure.

 

[thg]

I had mine relumed by James Hyman via Duncan (Cannop) and feel very happy with the quality it was done


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[mark50]

I have a couple of 6105's relumed by James, so that is where it would go if I make the leap!

 

[jringo8769]

well i love all original..but if you like lume..i would do it...it is all personal preference...it looks great just like it is...

 

[ncb123]

I think it looks fine at the moment and matches the overall condition of the hands and insert.

If anything I think that the bracelet is wrong! Looks just too shiny and modern for the rest of the watch........sorry I digressed

 

[jringo8769]

Oh...i love the bracelet...very comfortable

 

[DAHASCO]

If you relume...Find a perfect bezel...Or Leave it as is.

 

[georgelazenby]

I would say no.

In my view unless the Lume is damaged I would leave as is.
I think the 6105 is a different case with the Lume reaction to the markers issue.
You will never get a 6309 re Lume as good as seiko intended.

 

[mark50]

Bezel replacement would certainly be in the plan with a matching lume pip of course.

 

[DAHASCO]

Bezel replacement would certainly be in the plan with a matching lume pip of course.

Nice Maybe keep that dial and find one in worse condition and relume it.

 

[tritto]

Personally, I'd vote no. It's not bad and it matches the condition of the hands and bezel insert.


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[LongBike]

I would say it would be about ....." Originality or just Sales again ".
I have these and do not intend to change them at all.
They are going to stay like they are , but if it is all rotted out then I might redo them.
If you don't like the looks try ....A/M ..... just to use the watch.
But keep the originals good. I have found out ....
" Leaving then exposed to Sun Light " , makes them eccelerate in gaining.
Sun light has a big effect on older dials.

 

[estrickland]

Don't take an aging beauty and spoil it trying to make it young again.

If you want a minty example, find one. They exist.

 

[Jim W]

Tricky one this... In the old lume will clean then leave it. But otherwise I'd be tempted to relume with diminished lume.

 

[OldHippie1968]

I vote no.

Cheers!
Mike