What's the best way to paint in and around the small spaces without getting paint on anything? Also, what's the best method? and best paint?
Why paint it with a finish like that just put it back together. (Find a 12 from a model racing car transfer, found at hobby shops)
I think this must be a wind up, I cant believe that anybody is that much of a **** that they would, in all seriousness do this for real.
First part of the story https://omegaforums.net/threads/help-me-vintage-2505-circa-1950-restoration.35801/ @lillatroll bit strong for a noob
At this point leave it as it is. Dials are printed with, even the background, with special process. This is done with the hardware (markers) off. Any other attempt will not look good. I assume you are going to clean the case of all the crud, that is a good thing.
Paint the index marks carefully with a wax resist, and have the dial silver plated. Then media blast it with a fine grit, remove any wax resist, then clean it thoroughly, then a shot of clear coat. Or do the sensible thing! Sent a before picture of the dial, and the dial as it now is to a dial finisher. Or scour around for a replacement original dial. I have two of them, but no way I would send one to someone who would do THAT to a decent original dial.
The big deal is that you just destroyed a good portion of the charm of that vintage watch, at least in the opinion of many of the members here. If this were an American watch dial (older Hamiltons, Elgins, Walthams, etc. ) there's a company that uses the original dies and inks that can make it look as new. So redials are not frowned upon as much in that world. No such company exists for Omega. Even dials redone by factory licensed contractors don't have the proper vintage look. gatorcpa