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motoikkyu · 28 April 2016, 02:58 AM

This is a harmless little 6480. It runs beautifully and keeps excellent time. The hands are wrong, and the dial is really unattractive. I won't be polishing the case, I will be replacing the hands, but I wanted to get your input on what to do with the dial. I'm not big on dial re-finishing, but I feel this one deserves it, since the original dial is not doing anything to enhance value or perceived value. I put some of the options I am considering in the poll, but if you have another idea, feel free to write-in the candidate of your choice.

Old Expat Beast · 28 April 2016, 01:39 PM

I would most definitely leave it as it is. It looks great like that.

dddl · 28 April 2016, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I would most definitely leave it as it is. It looks great like that.

x2

Dr.Smellody · 28 April 2016, 09:44 PM

I'll make it a third.

kirksingleton · 28 April 2016, 11:35 PM

I would replace the hands, leave the dial alone.
It is a perfect candidate for Mickey Mouse though!

HERITAGE82 · 29 April 2016, 12:22 AM

I would leave it as is... it is vintage afterall

Vincent65 · 29 April 2016, 12:25 AM

How about some nail varnish and create a kind of 'Stella' in enamel!?
Emerald green, or a funky salmon pink.

gmg_3 · 29 April 2016, 12:26 AM

Id install a vintage set of dauphine hands and see how you like it..

replace the dial if you want afterwards.

what movement? a260? 1030? 1530?

motoikkyu · 29 April 2016, 04:07 AM

Movement looks like a 1215, it's manual but keeps excellent time and looks pristine. The crown-tube and crown are holding up fine. The dial looks like it was "cleaned" with an emory board or 400-grit wet/dry. I thought it deserved a little better, but it looks like the consensus so far is to leave it ugly.

dysondiver · 29 April 2016, 04:12 AM

would it plate ,, silver maybe

1675-David · 29 April 2016, 04:33 AM

neo chrome!

GGGMT · 29 April 2016, 05:29 AM

Leopard skin would be nice. Or you could leave it like it is, keep its age and integrity, retain its soul, and keep its coolness!

shawnmarz · 29 April 2016, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Smellody

I'll make it a third.

4th!

andromeda160 · 29 April 2016, 08:23 AM

I say change it to matte black, but like the song, I'd paint rverything black if I could

Toronto Soup King · 29 April 2016, 10:38 PM

I can appreciate some signs of age, but that's way past anything I'd wear, that dial probably looks better finished on the reverse side it's so bad. So keep it as a curiosity for the collection or, if you'd like to use it in public, replace dial and hands (you can sell the originals to the gentlemen recommending you leave the watch as-is, they're sure to pay top prices for such examples).

And BTW I like that 1018 you sold me so much I just bought another, an earlier and more "honest" example (if you know what I mean) I'm having looked at for restoration. Pics when it's done, cheers...

southtexas · 8 June 2016, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by motoikkyu

Movement looks like a 1215, it's manual but keeps excellent time and looks pristine. The crown-tube and crown are holding up fine. The dial looks like it was "cleaned" with an emory board or 400-grit wet/dry. I thought it deserved a little better, but it looks like the consensus so far is to leave it ugly.

I vote matte black (and see if they can shine up the minute markers/hands)

View Poll Results: I would have the dial re-painted...
champagne	2	8.33%
matte black	4	16.67%
gloss black	3	12.50%
white	4	16.67%
silver	3	12.50%
ivory/cream	8	33.33%
Voters: 24. You may not vote on this poll

28 April 2016, 02:58 AM	#1
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,732	What Color Should I Paint 6480 Dial? This is a harmless little 6480. It runs beautifully and keeps excellent time. The hands are wrong, and the dial is really unattractive. I won't be polishing the case, I will be replacing the hands, but I wanted to get your input on what to do with the dial. I'm not big on dial re-finishing, but I feel this one deserves it, since the original dial is not doing anything to enhance value or perceived value. I put some of the options I am considering in the poll, but if you have another idea, feel free to write-in the candidate of your choice. Attached Images __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

29 April 2016, 12:22 AM	#6
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,438	I would leave it as is... it is vintage afterall __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

29 April 2016, 12:25 AM	#7
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	How about some nail varnish and create a kind of 'Stella' in enamel!? Emerald green, or a funky salmon pink. __________________

29 April 2016, 04:07 AM	#9
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,732	Movement looks like a 1215, it's manual but keeps excellent time and looks pristine. The crown-tube and crown are holding up fine. The dial looks like it was "cleaned" with an emory board or 400-grit wet/dry. I thought it deserved a little better, but it looks like the consensus so far is to leave it ugly. __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

28 April 2016, 01:39 PM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	I would most definitely leave it as it is. It looks great like that.

28 April 2016, 09:44 PM	#4
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,414	I'll make it a third.

28 April 2016, 11:35 PM	#5
kirksingleton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,759	I would replace the hands, leave the dial alone. It is a perfect candidate for Mickey Mouse though!

29 April 2016, 12:26 AM	#8
gmg_3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: jersey Posts: 102	Id install a vintage set of dauphine hands and see how you like it.. replace the dial if you want afterwards. what movement? a260? 1030? 1530?

29 April 2016, 04:12 AM	#10
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	would it plate ,, silver maybe

29 April 2016, 04:33 AM	#11
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,061	neo chrome!

29 April 2016, 05:29 AM	#12
GGGMT 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,345	Leopard skin would be nice. Or you could leave it like it is, keep its age and integrity, retain its soul, and keep its coolness!

29 April 2016, 08:23 AM	#14
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	I say change it to matte black, but like the song, I'd paint rverything black if I could

29 April 2016, 10:38 PM	#15
Toronto Soup King "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Pete Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: 1016. Posts: 694	I can appreciate some signs of age, but that's way past anything I'd wear, that dial probably looks better finished on the reverse side it's so bad. So keep it as a curiosity for the collection or, if you'd like to use it in public, replace dial and hands (you can sell the originals to the gentlemen recommending you leave the watch as-is, they're sure to pay top prices for such examples). And BTW I like that 1018 you sold me so much I just bought another, an earlier and more "honest" example (if you know what I mean) I'm having looked at for restoration. Pics when it's done, cheers...

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