Few years ago I sold my decent polerouter and totally regret about it. My regret lead me to take a long journey.

Recently I bought two polerouters as part watches. (black date is $750, gold is $350.) I think about restoring them by collecting parts in need.

Apparently both has worst dials so needs dial parts or re-dial in the future. However, I’m not sure if their hands are original. I’d like to hear your opinion on them and critique on my (impulsive) purchase.

 

Did you get the sharpie with the second one. ( Sorry- I will leave now )

 

I wonder if the black ink of the marker the seller used is indelible

 

If you are a pro (meaning a repair guy, or a dealer who sees lots of watches and parts passing trough his hands), why not. But if you aren't, I fear you sunk 1k into a money pit.

It is almost always a better idea to buy a "good" watch from the start, even if it seem more costly.

 

I completely agree. I’d, also, rather wait and pay more to get a good example.

 

The problem is that finding replacement dials will be difficult.

You see lots of wrecked dials/redials with decent cases but very few watches with great dials but poor cases.

And in my opinion, redialling a redial does not seem a sensible way to go. Although you couldn't make these dials any worse, you'd still be left with redials that would be of little value to collectors.