Yep, I'm a bit torn as to what to do, and agree with you.
I was thinking matt black case, white hands with orange second hand.
I challenge the theory about there being a lot around. There are hundreds of the regular 'mans size' but this jumbo oversize is pretty rare, I've not seen a two-tone model for years. Even a google search for pics comes up blank.

: I may get shot for this but here goes:

: There are a lot of them around and as a quartz watch they tend to
: be ignored but collector in general.

: As you won't be messing with something that is historically
: significant...... go for it.

: Do it with great thought and care. Make sure you get someone who
: really knows how to do the work you want.

: The greatest compliment you can get on a project like this is
: "looks factory"

: Make sure you post pictures during and after.

: Cheers

: Rob