To relume or not…

Hi all. I have a vintage Tudor Prince Date+Day from about 1970 (picture below). I only recently acquired it but the piece does look to be in mostly honest condition.

It’s starting to lose some time so I think it’s about time for a tune up service. I was also considering two light restorations and wanted to get the forum’s thoughts. I don’t have plans on selling immediately but want to maintain value in the future.

I realize that maintaining originality is key for vintage but replacing the crystal is acceptable. Anyone ever try and put a sapphire crystal in a vintage watch? I don’t mind acrylic but thought it might be nice to not have to worry about the scuffs. I love hesalite on my Speedy’s but buffing our scratches with the cyclops and gold bezel gives me some pause.

Finally, the hands. The minute hand has dropped some lume (maybe a cause of the timing issue) and I wanted to have that cleaned up. Was considering a relume as well. If you were to relume, would you just use tint and binder to match or add working lume?

Thanks!

Here is a close up where you can see gaps in the minute hand lume.

If you're in the US, your watchmaker can send just the dial and hands to Everest Watch Works, where Kent Park can work some wizardry. I can't recommend him highly enough.

Thanks all! I think I have my marching orders.

Going to send it to Kelly Hunter at AOW for service and restoration.