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Harry jenkins
·Hello. I have questions that perhaps some of you may be able to shine some light on. This is a late 1920/1930 Zenith Special Pilot's watch (movement signed GEORGES FAVRE-JACOT). I am aware that the upper bezel is tragically missing (although it was sold to me as 'complete'/'original'). This is a real pain as finding another one is almost impossible. Any ideas? Or is this a non starter? Could I make one?
My main question however is relating to the numerals. These Zenith's are sometimes found with white unlumed numerals. This one (above) has an orangeish application to the white numerals on its enamel dial (I had assumed this was worn out radium Lume) - however this example's lume has very little noticeable risen dimension to it. It appears as a very thin layer. Below is an example of the same sort of watch with a more commonly seen residue of radium lume on it. It is darker and less 'orange' in colour and more faded brown and also has a more visible rise to its application. What is going on here? Could the above be dead radium lume or has someone simply painted my numbers orange? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for reading.
My main question however is relating to the numerals. These Zenith's are sometimes found with white unlumed numerals. This one (above) has an orangeish application to the white numerals on its enamel dial (I had assumed this was worn out radium Lume) - however this example's lume has very little noticeable risen dimension to it. It appears as a very thin layer. Below is an example of the same sort of watch with a more commonly seen residue of radium lume on it. It is darker and less 'orange' in colour and more faded brown and also has a more visible rise to its application. What is going on here? Could the above be dead radium lume or has someone simply painted my numbers orange? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for reading.
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