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Without re-luming the hands, does anyone know how I can sort out these hands. As you can see the lume is not level.
Water damage?
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Originally Posted by AdmiralNilsson
Thanks, probably but it still glows very well. Can this be leveled.
It has probably seen a little condensation and then evaporated quickly causing the lume powder to separate and blotch. Or been explose to a lot of heat? I really don't think you could do much to that. You could try a pointed sander that's used on a dremel....stroking it to remove the top layer and flatten it smooth again? But the chances of that working out are slim to nothing.
What you could do is a relume...But using the lume that's already there. Capturing it, pestle and mortar it to a fine powder and redo it. A relume with crisp white lume would be something I'd probably do as it isn't as if you're destroying a nicely aged patina imo.
Last edited by Bodo; 13th August 2018 at 12:47.
NO
only a relume will make them look decent again
If it’s flaking off it’s going to get into the movement eventually, requiring more than just attention to the hands. >:(
I would re lume 100%. The lume and binder need to be mixed correctly in a pot.
Also note the lume on the dial is suffering the same - I would be worried about water ingress for sure.
Have you had the movement opened, checked for water damage/ rust? If not it's worth doing
I know with vintage watches wanting to keep their original patina watchmakers apply a clear varnish lacquer to stop flaking
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Yes the back has been opened for me to change the battery and the watch is working very well indeed. I am wearing it as I type.
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