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Restoration
Hi Thomas,
Dial restoration is a difficult and personal decision. I suspect that you'll mostly get advice here to leave the dial alone, since while it has clear signs of aging, it is (IMO) very legible and evenly aged.
One thing to keep in mind: dial restoration is a one-way street: there is no going back. I'd advise leaving the dial alone at least for a period of time to allow your opinion of the piece to mature. If you love it, want to keep it, and find the aged dial doesn't suit you, then by all means get it restored. But you might find the patina on the dial starts to appeal after a while (or after looking at the many beautiful vintage watches photographed here!) and you want to keep it as it is. But finally, if your tastes change and you want to sell it, or if you find another example in better condition to replace this one in your collection, I think you'll find it easier to sell if unrestored.
good luck, Tom
Restoration
By: tee530 : July 21st, 2010-05:37
Hi Thomas, Dial restoration is a difficult and personal decision. I suspect that you'll mostly get advice here to leave the dial alone, since while it has clear signs of aging, it is (IMO) very legible and evenly aged. One thing to keep in mind: dial rest...
Thank you
By: ThomasVL : July 21st, 2010-08:24
Tom, thank you for your time and advice. You know I already was rather reluctant to leave my watch in the hands of someone who delivers dial restorations at such a questionable price, but I must say that your answer fully convinced me. As you said, dial r...
No problem...
By: tee530 : July 21st, 2010-19:49
That's a nice watch. The hands look to be in good shape, and the applied numerals and indices are very attractive. I would imagine that if you had the movement serviced, the watchmaker would remove any loose particles on the dial probably using compressed...
congratulations
By: ChristianDK : July 21st, 2010-05:52
Its lovely. You got the right advice. dont touch the dial or case now but wait and see if you dont start to appreciate the patina as it is - IMO it looks nice- but its a matter of taste. When you get more money in the future you could trade it up or have ...
Hi Thomas!
By: amanico : July 21st, 2010-07:14
Welcome here, firstly. As for your dial, take your time and live with your watch as it is, for the moment. You could also hunt a NOS dial on the net, as they're spotting, from time to time. I should email JLC ( wait till the 16th of August, as they're on ...
Welcome, Thomas!
By: blomman Mr Blue : July 21st, 2010-13:04
And congrats to your JLC! I agree with all above to let it be for a while and see if you like it “as is” or not. If not maybe hunt one in better condition and trade up, or like Nicolas suggested, find a better dial for this one. From the look ...
