The UV light tells no lies. It's a very beneficial tool in forensics for a reason. Many times, it will show what the naked eye can't discern or see. The OP's dial depicted, in my opinion, might very well have some issues which others here have also mentioned.
As far as the lume looking "perfect", I would like to add that I've seen many high quality relumed dials that have fooled many collectors. The condition of the lume is just one factor when trying to determine whether a dial was relumed by an expert in his trade or by an amateur new to the "reluming profession." Expert reluming can look as good as original lume because that's what they, being experts, do.
While there might be a chance that this dial has original lume/hands, an in-person exam by someone that is capable of determining if the dial is original or not would be the best course of action for anyone considering a purchase of this model.
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