Evening all. I have just finished my first major restoration on this Omega Seamaster. The mechanics have all worked out and the watch is now running well (it was a complete non runner and destined for the skip, a total write-off).
I have however had a major mishap on the dial. In an attempt to gently clean some specs of the dial (I KNOW IT WAS A BAD IDEA AND I AM PAYING THE CONSEQUENCES) I used a lightly damp cotton bud and immediately, immediately upon the water touching the dial, a brown material dissolved into the water and some sort of paint, or coating was severely ruined. In an attempt to make the dial more uniform, I decided to cut my losses and continue to remove the brown layer. This previously showed the patina of the lovely 50s dial.
As you can see from the images, the watch still looks lovely and none of the markings/ applied indices were affected. I have also attached a photo of the watch before.
My question is, is there anything I can reapply, or do, to bring back that darker tone to the central section of the dial? And I mean without a full dial restore, as this seems excessive at this point.
I want to add, I have learnt my lesson that one should NEVER TOUCH THE DIAL.
Thanks in advance, Jack
