Agree that the dial is a big part of the value of any watch, aesthetically and monetarily; however, sometimes damage and decay over the years is just a part of that dial's ageing and has, for some, an intrinsic value of authenticity all of it's own. In a way it can add to that value, unless your purpose is to own the best example possible for your money - nothing wrong with that of course and usually the best advice. No argument that the tritium plots are heavily decayed, but ugly? Maybe, maybe not? Hard to tell without seeing how the watch comes together in total, if you know what I mean. Just depends on who you are and why you want it, I mean how bad are he plots in realty, I have seen worse just the white underpaint, here you still have some tritium. From what I have seen to date, if the price is right and you wanted it restored, do so and if the price is also right just have it cleaned and wear without restoration. I suspect I would go that way. The problem is that once the dial and hands are restored it diminishes, to me at least, it's original aesthetic appeal and becomes less attractive for ownership. Bottom line, if it looks good on the wrist from a small distance it could be a winner for you personally and leave well enough alone, otherwise maybe take Dan's advice. If you wanted the minute plots and hands restored, I would seriously consider sending it to LewiswatchCo. So, you have three options. I am certainly looking towards seeing more pics showing the watch in its entirety.
