The largest independent, non-commercial, consumer-oriented resource on the Internet for owners, collectors and enthusiasts of fine wristwatches. Online since 1998.
Informational Websites ChronoMaddox -- the legacy of Chuck Maddox OnTheDash -- vintage Heuer website Zowie -- Omega information
Discussion Forums ChronoMaddox Forum Heuer Forum Omega Forum
Counterfeit Watchers ChronoTools Forum ChronoTrader Forum
Vintage Heuer Discussion Forum
The place for discussing 1930-1985 Heuer wristwatches, chronographs and dash-mounted timepieces. Online since May 2003.
OnTheDash Home What's New! Price Guide Chronographs Dash Mounted Collection
Opinions on Reluming

I'm in general not a big fan of reluming. Not because I consider it's a crime but rather because it is a tricky operation to handle with uncertain results at the end.
The right watchmaker who does this the right way is not so common.
What we see very often are poor results handled with Luminova giving a greenish color on dial/hands, if not handled the pastry way like this poor EBay Carrera.
I also keep in mind the photos we show off show more than naked eyes can see when the watch is worn.
But if I was lucky enough to find a rare grail (say a Chronomatic something for example) with all the dial lume missing,
I certainly would decide to do it, but I would really take my time to find the right talented craftsman.
Here's one that could deserve a reluming that I will never do because I just love it as it is.

cheers, Laurent

Current Position
Chronocentric and zOwie site design and contents (c) Copyright 1998-2005, Derek Ziglar; Copyright 2005-2008, Jeffrey M. Stein. All rights reserved. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the terms of use. CONTACT | TERMS OF USE | TRANSLATE