April 25, 2006, 15:47
Douglas Addy992B Melamine Dial #151 Question
I have a 992b, s/n c256719, housed in a Hamilton Mod A case, s/n K228443. I beleive this watch original as it belonged to my father. It has a single skunk, melamine, montgomery dial. The red 5 min markers are fading in this dial as per picture.
Is it possible to brighten these 5 min markers.
Thanks
Doug
April 25, 2006, 17:12
Fred R. HoughamDouglas,
These 151 dials are hard ( but not impossible ) to find in nice condition. I think trying to redue the numbers would probably ruin the dial. A better bet would be to try and find a different dial in nicer condition, or keep an eye on ebay and buy a watch with a nicer dial, do a switch, and then you can resell the watch.
Fred
April 25, 2006, 17:43
Douglas AddyFred
Thanks for the answer. I was hoping to keep this watch intact as it was my fathers. I think I will will leave it alone then and cherish it, as well as c8393 (my grandfathers 992b watch), They have meaning to my siblings.
Thanks again
Doug
April 25, 2006, 18:42
Michael LogginsBe sure to store the watch out of sunlight and avoiding any "heat" situations as these will cause continued degradation of the dial.
April 25, 2006, 18:46
Douglas AddyThanks Michael. I store all my watches in a windowless room that is controled at 70 deg., Low humidity and only room lite when I want to view.
Doug