Dial replaced or relumed?

[bobridley]

Originally Posted by DULLYJAY

I will be receiving a used Sub 14060 soon. The hands on watch have been replaced w/ service hands. From the pix I seen the hands are brighter than the dial markers. Do I go to a AD to see if I can get dial relumed (not sure if this service is offered) or get dial replaced? Any idea what the AD will charge me? Can I take it else where for service? 1st watch & very new to this. TIA for any info..

Since finding a matching set of hands can be time-consuming, a simple option would be to match a set of hands to your dial. This would allow you to retain dial originality (which has the greater value), while enjoying some consistency between dial and hands.

If you enjoy the "hunt", you can then take your time finding a near-perfect set of tritium hands. Install the hands during regular service for minimal installation costs.