Possible to relume a relumed dial?

[Gaff65]

My Dad left me his 1979 vintage 1680, but sadly had had it "serviced" at some point by some clown who relumed the MK1 dial and did a shite job of it. I've seen replacement dials for no less than $2500 (not service dials), but am wondering if it's possible to remove the poor lume job and have it properly redone with tritium. Anyone? TIA.

[Dan S]

Originally Posted by Gaff65

My Dad left me his 1979 vintage 1680, but sadly had had it "serviced" at some point by some clown who relumed the MK1 dial and did a shite job of it. I've seen replacement dials for no less than $2500 (not service dials), but am wondering if it's possible to remove the poor lume job and have it properly redone with tritium. Anyone? TIA.

alchemistrelumer (James Hyman) has some great results on his IG feed and many people have recommended him. Horoluma is recently showing impressive before-and-after photos, but I don't know if people on the forum have firsthand experience with him.

[tekno]

Originally Posted by Gaff65

My Dad left me his 1979 vintage 1680, but sadly had had it "serviced" at some point by some clown who relumed the MK1 dial and did a shite job of it. I've seen replacement dials for no less than $2500 (not service dials), but am wondering if it's possible to remove the poor lume job and have it properly redone with tritium. Anyone? TIA.

It’s possible and worth fixing. I fixed my dad’s Datejust up perfectly and I wear it much more often.

Why not get some macros of the dial and post it, the guy in Germany horoluma looks good. Alchemist does a great job too.

A 79 1680 may not be awful to find a dial for if you look often enough.


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[hutch300]

To echo Dan I'd take a look at alchemistrelumer. Shipping is a pain but its worth it to look at the same dial your dad did. A replacement dial is only something I'd consider in a no other option situation.

[Gaff65]

Thanks, all. Have sent an inquiry and photo to James Hyman to see what he can do. Cheers!

[Jaegodylan]

Worked with James a number of times and he’s a master.