Thanks for the great messages . . . fantastic thoughts and messages so far!!

I will try to wade in with some ideas later in the day or this evening. one thing is for sure: it's not a simple "yes or no" question, and our readers have identified many of the factors that they consider in making this decision.

Jeff

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: While I suspect that the Carrera shown below (and currently
: listed on eBay) is not likely to be attractive to many of our
: readers, I wonder what our readers think of the merits of
: reluming dials and hands? Let's call this an informal survey of
: our readers, and see how our readers may react to reluming
: dots on dial (as shown below, on the Siffert)? reluming numerals
: or in the alternative, stripping them (as shown below, on the
: Cosmonaute)? reluming entire markers? reluming, refilling or
: touching up hands? Tell us how you think about relumes: when is
: it acceptable to you, personally? what impact do you see on
: value, in terms of what you might be willing to pay? Would you
: prefer to relume the original hands or replace them with fresh
: service hands?

: Bottom line: Do you leave it alone or touch it up . . . gently, of
: course? Assume, for purposes of this discussion, that the
: reluming will be done to the highest standards, rather than by
: the local cake decorator.

: We may have discussed this previously, but I am interested in
: current views.

: Jeff

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