Oh, I didn't know you were considering refinishing the dial! No, no, no, no
You can always choose to refinish but you can never get back the originality of that dial. If your not fond of the dial you may source a replacement through eBay or Omega watchmakers. Slap on that replacement and keep the original tucked away in a safe, when it comes time to sell you can swap it back and sell the original watch and keep or sell the dial separately.
Many collectors do not mind buying refinished dials but you lower your market potential if you do wish to sell. Sourcing a new replacement - you'd have the original for future needs, opening the market for everyone interested!
I'm in South Florida, unfortunately do not know any watchmakers in the UK. I recommend finding a luxury jewelry & wristwatch seller near you. These stores NEED a watchmaker, sometimes they are hidden in an office on the 7th floor of an building, usually not marketing to the public since wholesaler provide enough work for them. Ask politely and many salesperson will give you contact info for a recommended friendly watchmaker.
Best of luck!
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