Corosion or not, that is a lovely piece!
Some watchmakers are specialised in cleaning hands and making new lume seems old... but not sure your watch need it!
See below, first pics before restoration, then during and after
I think that the whole dial and hand set shows very consistent aging and wear, and is very appealing overall. So it seems pointless to address the corrosion on the hands without doing the same for the dial markers, and honestly I don't think I would risk it. It could easily go wrong. Many shops are specializing in making old watches look new again, but some of us still appreciate an honest vintage watch.
he did an amazing job, the before and after pictures are amazing. I want to keep it original so replacing the lume for me would be out of the question.
Thanks for sharing your pictures and experience.
Holy cow. That is a gorgeous piece. Can you share more photos? 馃榾
I鈥檓 not sure if you have a watchmaker in mind, but you might want to ask a Rolex specialist what can be done. I鈥檝e worked with Phillip Ridley (https://ridleywatchmakers.com/), and he is amazing.
I think that the whole dial and hand set shows very consistent aging and wear, and is very appealing overall. So it seems pointless to address the corrosion on the hands without doing the same for the dial markers, and honestly I don't think I would risk it. It could easily go wrong. Many shops are specializing in making old watches look new again, but some of us still appreciate an honest vintage watch.
An honest, aged example you have there. Most watches do have some sort of oxidation on the hands, and this is part of the vintage appeal. In any watch that has aged uniformly, you will not find the steel still shiny. The oxidation is a part of its age - appreciate it and leave it as it is. Most collectors will prize that over a watch that has been fixed to look shiny and new.
