Hi guys,

I was wondering if anybody knows a good (very?) professional to whom I can send my watches in need of a hands relume job. I'm located in Switzerland/ France. Any experiences from forum members? Thanks for your help!

 

James Hyman

 

Indeed James H aka https://www.instagram.com/thealchemistrelumer/

 

Another solid recommendation for James Hyman. I've had him do 2 watches for me (dial and hands) and am very happy with both.

He took a boring modern Speedy dial and added a fantastic fauxtina to it making it much more wearable for me...

Before:


After:


He also took a bad looking Suveran dial and made it look much better:

 

James Hyman has solid communication, quick work, and reasonable pricing.

 

+1 for James Hyman

Did a great relume job for me that gave life to vintage chronograph that had been mistreated by a previous owner

 

Thanks guys for your help, I would have preferred finding one in Switzerland or France to be honest I'm a bit worried about sending the watch through a courier but if I do not have other choice I'll try to contact him. Great job attested by your pics, this speedy @bloomy is yummy !! BTW thanks again.

 

Worth all your worries and sweating. He is nothing short of brilliant.

 

https://instagram.com/speedtar?igshid=1puf1wn6ghvpd

This guy certainly restores vintage watches in France. If he doesn’t relume he may know somebody that does

 

James is the best and worth the effort. In a years time you won't remember the effort you had to put in arranging a courier etc but you may be kicking yourself if you choose convenience over quality.

 

If it is only the hands that need redoing, it really isn't that complicated a job.

 

Another excellent option. There aren't too many.

 

If its only hands, have a go yourself. Its not that difficult!!

 

FWIW I sent him both this watch and another speedy from USA and had no issues at all.

 

Believe he's a member here also.

 

Having seen his work, this would be my recommendation also.

 

I'll try to reach @SpeedTar and if it's not possible then I'll contact James. Thanks to all for your advice