"To lume or not to Lume". That is the question SM300

Rheide · Feb 17, 2025

Davidt
I’m not sure what seamaster @Rheide has but this is terrible advise for a 60’s seamaster 300. Please do not consider having the dial replaced.

If this watch is simply an addition to a collection, I agree with ya. I was aware it is a “60’s era piece. My thought was putting it back to an original state. That was my “If you can” statement, meaning find it and afford it, I would do it. I know it’s tough to find an original dial, but they’re out there for $$$$. Hands and a dial….tall order. I’ve always been of the mindset that my OMEGA is a tool/instrument to be used as designed. I don’t see the point of an OMEGA, or any luxury brand, that doesn’t show the time clearly in the dark. I don’t collect, so any suggestion comes from that “working watch” perspective. Should have been clearer with that! 😉

tech396 · Feb 17, 2025

Davidt
I know James H uses a particular ‘fast fade’ compound for reluming that glows for 5-10 secs after being illuminated by light so mimics old tritium.

James will be seeing my hands to work on. Cheers for your input here @Davidt

tech396 · Feb 17, 2025

I agree @Fallout Boy , the soft green is lovely. Here's my SM60 along side it's partner the SM120 that is missing its bezel PIP

tech396 · Feb 28, 2025

boogedyboo
Looking at the full photo of the dial from your other post, it is just a couple of indices which look "moldy". Overall, the dial lume looks decent and as mentioned by others, a dial with original lume will be devalued with a relume.

I finally recieved the watch today. I wasn't sure if the indices were all intact, but alas, they are.
I have the original hands and will only relume them... The dial will remain original 😀

tech396 · Feb 28, 2025

Davidt
I know James H uses a particular ‘fast fade’ compound for reluming that glows for 5-10 secs after being illuminated by light so mimics old tritium.

James now has my hands to work his magic on. The dial will remain original. I'm pleased, because I originally thought the induces were wiped clean, but that wasn't the case,...... fortunately. 😀

"To lume or not to Lume". That is the question SM300

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