Is it possible to improve this dial ...

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river9

·Nov 10, 2021

Hello OF members.
I already acquired this Connie which makes me happy in general. One thing is boring me a little is spots are noticeable on dial.
I would want to ask your advice on improving the look of that dial.
Trying to post pictures in different angles and light conditions to show the extent of dial damage.
Thank you in advance.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/advice-on-ameliorating-water-damage-to-the-dial.138513/
Above is the thread by our OF fellow who is asking about dial restoration. I followed it with lot of interest but I cannot "steal" his. So I create my own thread. Sorry for that.

 

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wilderbeast

·Nov 10, 2021

I’m no expert, but I don’t think there is anything you can do about this. Personally I suspect this looks better in the hand than in your photos and the worry is that any efforts to clean or restore will end up with a worse result than the original. There are many threads on cleaning that basically conclude, “don’t touch that dial!”

 

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myatt

·Nov 10, 2021

Those spots come with age, and add character to the watch as patina. What's wrong in them? I'd leave the watch as is to retain originality.

 

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Tony C.

·Nov 10, 2021·Ωf Jury member

That's a lacquer issue, and you would be well-advised to leave it as is.

 

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MCC

·Nov 10, 2021

The fact that the general advice you are likely to get is leave the dial alone explains why such a premium is placed on the quality of the dial when assessing a watch. Some people like heavily pattinated dials but if you prefer a watch that looks like it did the day it left the factory then the dial is one of the key components to assess.

Oh and my advice? Don’t touch that dial !

 

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STANDY

·Nov 10, 2021·schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector

Easy, just sell it and buy a better condition one.

Lesson learned 😉

 

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river9

·Nov 10, 2021

Thank you all for insights.
And sorry for my poor English.
I would not in any case to refurbish the dial "like new" but just want to know if there is feasible to remove those spots.
Seems I should (and must) live with it
Tks OF for such a minute advices.

 

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Dgercp

·Nov 10, 2021

The answer is Stephan Stills, love the one you’re with…….

 

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Syrte

·Nov 10, 2021

Those are just very subtle signs of ageing, I agree they must be hardly visible when the watch is on the wrist, and what I see in the pictures is a lovely watch.
This would not bother me on any watch, but if it did indeed there’s nothing you can do about it as you would ruin a very good watch.

 

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Shabbaz

·Nov 10, 2021

Great watch.

 

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Dan S

·Nov 10, 2021

It's just damage to the lacquer, and I don't recall that anyone has found a way to improve it. In general, if you aren't happy with the condition of the dial you shouldn't buy the watch IMO.

 

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watchyouwant

·Nov 10, 2021

Short answer: No.

 

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river9

·Nov 10, 2021

Dgercp

The answer is Stephan Stills, love the one you’re with…….

That good old song 👍

 

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Peemacgee

·Nov 10, 2021·Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungers

I'm with them.
Constellations of this era often suffer from lacquer bubbling I'm afraid.
If you were to try and 'clean' them off you would just be left with 'open wounds', which would look much worse and likely cause the lacquer to start peeling.
It really is a lovely watch and acquired for a really great price into the bargain - enjoy wearing it.

 

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river9

·Nov 10, 2021

Peemacgee

I'm with them.
Constellations of this era often suffer from lacquer bubbling I'm afraid.
If you were to try and 'clean' them off you would just be left with 'open wounds', which would look much worse and likely cause the lacquer to start peeling.
It really is a lovely watch and acquired for a really great price into the bargain - enjoy wearing it.

True. I cannot disagree
I have a Seamaster from same era (24-25M serials). On that dial there are some bubbling spots but they are less noticeable.
@Peemacgee
Thank you for your input in the other thread before I pulled the trigger
😀

 

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wagudc

·Nov 10, 2021

It can easily made worse, especially in an attempt to improve it.

 

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river9

·Nov 10, 2021

wagudc

It can easily made worse, especially in an attempt to improve it.

Indeed! I will let it as is. Thank you.

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