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kramh58 · 5 June 2014, 06:31 AM

I just received my '83 16750 / matte dial back from my AD for servicing. The hands were in bad shape (corrosion) so new ones were installed. Now the hands are white vs the cream patina markers. I know much about our watches come down to personal taste but would this be a big deal to you? Would you ignore the color difference or seek out a set of patina hands. Are they hard to find and where would I look for some.

Thanks in advance for any guidance.

pdoukas · 5 June 2014, 06:42 AM

Would drive me bonkers

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JohnBaker3 · 5 June 2014, 06:45 AM

They are out there but not very common. The biggest issue would be to find a set that actually matches your dial. There are many different shades of patina from white to brown.

You might try VRF; I see hands listed pretty often but again, you will need to match them up...

Good luck.

springer · 5 June 2014, 07:11 AM

You would physically need the dial "in hand" to compare it to a potential hand purchase. Finding matching hands can be frustrating. You'd be better off having them color matched by one of the service companies that specialize in this process.

kramh58 · 5 June 2014, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by springer

You would physically need the dial "in hand" to compare it to a potential hand purchase. Finding matching hands can be frustrating. You'd be better off having them color matched by one of the service companies that specialize in this process.

Thanks for the tip, can you suggest a service company?

springer · 5 June 2014, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by kramh58

Thanks for the tip, can you suggest a service company?

Here is one: http://www.everestwatchworks.com/services.html

I haven't used them but have seen posts about their services on other forums. If they can't help you, I'm sure they can recommend someone that will.

kramh58 · 5 June 2014, 10:48 AM

Thanks for the feedback. I'm still wondering how many of you would go to the effort to find a set of patina hands or just leave the new hands as is? Sometimes I think I'm a bit too anal retentive with the whole color match thing. Most people won't notice anyway, I'm guessing..

Kingair · 5 June 2014, 11:08 AM

Maybe put them in your coffee . . .

That's what happens when you go to an AD . . .

Hope you find the matching ones

Good luck

HAGOne

shane0mack · 5 June 2014, 11:08 AM

I agree with Springer about the color match. As it stands, you probably wouldn't lose much value vs. having non-matching hands. Then after you're partially satisfied, you can continue to search for the real deal.

Kingair · 5 June 2014, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by pdoukas

Would drive me bonkers

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HAGOne Pete

southtexas · 5 June 2014, 11:38 AM

I'd notice the glaring difference every time I looked at it. Johns advicex2

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Kingair · 5 June 2014, 11:41 AM

Doesn't MY does magical tricks ?

I would send him a PM

HAGOne

5 June 2014, 06:31 AM	#1
kramh58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 13	16750 Patina Dial / New Hands I just received my '83 16750 / matte dial back from my AD for servicing. The hands were in bad shape (corrosion) so new ones were installed. Now the hands are white vs the cream patina markers. I know much about our watches come down to personal taste but would this be a big deal to you? Would you ignore the color difference or seek out a set of patina hands. Are they hard to find and where would I look for some. Thanks in advance for any guidance.

5 June 2014, 06:45 AM	#3
JohnBaker3 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: John Baker III Location: Spring,Texas Watch: 1971 Red Sub Posts: 2,222	They are out there but not very common. The biggest issue would be to find a set that actually matches your dial. There are many different shades of patina from white to brown. You might try VRF; I see hands listed pretty often but again, you will need to match them up... Good luck. __________________ As I've grown older, I've learned that pleasing everyone is impossible, but pissing off everyone is a piece of cake.

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springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	You would physically need the dial "in hand" to compare it to a potential hand purchase. Finding matching hands can be frustrating. You'd be better off having them color matched by one of the service companies that specialize in this process. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

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shane0mack "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Boston, MA Watch: 16800 (1981) Posts: 315	I agree with Springer about the color match. As it stands, you probably wouldn't lose much value vs. having non-matching hands. Then after you're partially satisfied, you can continue to search for the real deal. __________________ Wound For Life Reviews and stories about built-to-last timepieces woundforlife.com

5 June 2014, 11:38 AM	#11
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5 June 2014, 06:42 AM	#2
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	Would drive me bonkers Sent from my mobile device. Please excuse spelling, punctuation, and brevity.

5 June 2014, 10:48 AM	#7
kramh58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 13	Thanks for the feedback. I'm still wondering how many of you would go to the effort to find a set of patina hands or just leave the new hands as is? Sometimes I think I'm a bit too anal retentive with the whole color match thing. Most people won't notice anyway, I'm guessing..

5 June 2014, 11:08 AM	#8
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Maybe put them in your coffee . . . That's what happens when you go to an AD . . . Hope you find the matching ones Good luck HAGOne

5 June 2014, 11:41 AM	#12
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Doesn't MY does magical tricks ? I would send him a PM HAGOne

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