What should I do…. Seamaster 14905-62

trim · Nov 17, 2013

I've had this for a couple of years in my drawer. It deserves to be worn, but I am not sure what to do with the corroded hands.

Please ignore the bracelet, it was Sieko, was on the watch when I got it - and is now back on an appropriate Seiko.

I have a new crystal, and have the correct crown.

I guess the question is what to do with the hands, which are what is stopping me servicing/wearing the watch. The dial has some patina, which is OK - but in combo with the hands is too much for me.

The reproduction ones sold on the bay are not the same, the lume slots are too short. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gold-Color-...465?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4604f4fa61 and I can't find the original hands at either cousins or Ofrei

How do people feel about refinished HANDS - any experience?

X350 XJR · Nov 17, 2013

I have no issue at all with refinished hands, I'd say its preferable to fitting similar but still not exact replacements.

Stewart H · Nov 18, 2013

X350 XJR
I have no issue at all with refinished hands, I'd say its preferable to fitting similar but still not exact replacements.

+1 and for me, the same goes for re-plating a corroded case.

ulackfocus · Nov 18, 2013

Get the hands refinished. It's the best thing to do.

trim · Nov 18, 2013

OK thanks all. I honestly thought refinished hands would be a no-no around here.

I will get them refinished.

Hijak · Nov 18, 2013

I have a very similar watch...a ref. 14905 with a cal. 552...I say fix those hands and replace that crystal it will look fantastic!

trim · Nov 19, 2013

Your dial is lovely!

Dablitzer · Nov 19, 2013

Hijak
I have a very similar watch...a ref. 14905 with a cal. 552...I say fix those hands and replace that crystal it will look fantastic!

That's a nice one you got, I wonder where you found such a nice watch as this? 👍 😜

Hijak · Nov 19, 2013

Thanks Trim!😀 And Alex it just came to me in a dream one night.😉 I don't know if you remember Alex but this replaced a SMDV that I purchased quite a while ago. I had finally come to terms that it was a redial and then purchased yours to replace it...still loving it and wear it all the time!👍

Dablitzer · Nov 19, 2013

Hijak
Thanks Trim!😀 And Alex it just came to me in a dream one night.😉 I don't know if you remember Alex but this replaced a SMDV that I purchased quite a while ago. I had finally come to terms that it was a redial and then purchased yours to replace it...still loving it and wear it all the time!👍

it's all coming back to me...now. I especially like the movement picture. Unfortunately I can't any credit for that. 👎

What should I do…. Seamaster 14905-62

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