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It looks perfect as always, James, :-) *NM*

: Well some may say it should'nt be done.......my buddy Mel sent this
: Heuer Autavia 2446 up to me this week to give it a little tlc :)

: We decided on relumeing the dial and hands with a vintage lume due
: to some of the original lume missing from the hands and also
: worn quite thinly and unevenly on the dial markers.

: What do you think?.......If it was yours would you have left it
: as-is??, i'm of the opinion if the lume is still intact and not
: discoloured then leave it well alone but in this case i
: personally think it makes it visually better.

: Before - tired looking lume, missing from the minute hand

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: Lume redone, ready to be recased

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: Night goggles -

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: After recasing -

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: Shame i've got to give this one back :)

: Best,

: James.

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