ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
25 November 2016, 03:55 AM | #1 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: USA Baby!
Posts: 1,068
|
To relume or not to relume hands.....
I have a gorgeous unpolished full set 1655 from 79 which I adore. The only issue I have is that the orange hand has a crack in the lume. I cannot seem to find a decent hand to replace it with that does not cost too much. Talked to the guys at LAWW and they said I should relume the existing hand. Should I do so?
|
25 November 2016, 05:00 AM | #2 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Switzerland
Posts: 14,293
|
I would have it stabilised from behind.
__________________
|
25 November 2016, 07:16 AM | #3 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 12
|
Personally, I think it looks great just the way it is. I love the character. I wouldn't do anything to it.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
25 November 2016, 08:09 AM | #4 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Northeast U.S.
Watch: Your 6
Posts: 186
|
I agree on the stabilization recommendation.While it is an interesting and unique look, there is a risk that the hand could degrade from here.
|
25 November 2016, 08:32 AM | #5 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: in a house
Posts: 537
|
|
25 November 2016, 10:51 AM | #6 |
Banned
Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: janice
Location: St.Petersburg Fl
Watch: all of them!
Posts: 673
|
if the hand concerns you this much then either stabilize it from behind or get it relumed. LAWW would be a good choice to perform the work no matter which way you decide.
|
25 November 2016, 11:24 AM | #7 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Real Name: Morningtundra
Location: USA, UK & HKG
Posts: 1,037
|
Quote:
I've had good results with their hand reluming. Sent from my cracked, broken, hand wound Phone |
|
25 November 2016, 02:07 PM | #8 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Aaron
Location: CT/NYC
Watch: ing the time!
Posts: 6,791
|
It will only get worse, and flaking tritium could lead to other problems. I'd have LAWW take of it, but I'd also continue my search for a replacement hand. Nice to have a back-up anyway. Good luck.
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.