I don't think the dial is bad, but if it bothers you then have it restored. I recommend International Dial Co. for Hamilton's as they were an original supplier to them and they do excellent work at a very reasonable price.
FYI, the Hartman was also available in 18K.
Posts: 113 | Location: Waukesha, Wisconsin USA | Registered: September 10, 2006
Samie, As the radio announcers used to say--"don't touch that dial". Yes, there is a small amount of discoloration, but the dial is nice and original. I would leave it as is.
Leave it -- this dial has a "pearled" minute track - the little gold dots at each minute position.
Refinishers often find it difficult to re-do these correctly, and they are often left out of line on the refinished dial, or are left as pits instead of domed dots, spoiling the look forever - see pic. below.
Posts: 423 | Location: West Walton, United Kingdom | Registered: November 16, 2005
What is the possibility of just having the hands refinished and maybe a sprucing up of the markers? That would bring it alive and yet leave the patina.
Nice watch Samie!
Mike
Posts: 166 | Location: Northeastern Ohio USA | Registered: July 21, 2005
It appears that someone painted on some luminous material to the hands. This is not original and can be easily removed. The hands and markers can be lightly polished with Rodico. No need to refinish the dial in my opinion.
The Hartman is a very fine watch. It was also made in 18K gold, which is much rarer than 14K. I was lucky enough to find one at the Daytona regional last week.
Posts: 183 | Location: Corte Madera, California USA | Registered: March 31, 2005
Thank everone for the advice and nice comments and Thanks Donald for posting the original Add ,i think i will leave the dial alone and see what i can do with the hands i think after i replace the crystal it will look some better . I really like the hinged lugs on the case.
