Mickey Padge Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Hello peeps! I need some advice please, I hope you guys can help! Does anybody know where to get a set of hands for an old school 2893 based PAM GMT 029? I have my watch with Domi in Germany, and something has gone wrong with the hands black coating! (see picture below) The hands are superlumed, do you think the effected area could be re-painted, or would it be easier to find replacement hands? Any input and/or advice would be greatly appreciated! Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 I'm apparently not seeing what the problem is... Call me crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted March 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 I'm apparently not seeing what the problem is... Call me crazy. Check the circled area, the black finish is missing, leaving a rusty finish. Maybe it can be carefully fixed with matte finish, black enamel paint? Smooth the effected area down lightly first, then apply paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Hmmm, I'm not seeing it either which begs the question.... Just leave it as is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted March 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Hehe, well Domi, and I can see it! Domi took this picture for me to see Just check the colour of the hands at the centre of the picture, within the red circle.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 I see it now... Thanks for adding the red circle. I'd say paint it matte black. It appears to be a small, somewhat hidden area of the bottom hand that isn't very visible anyhow. Alternatively, I would suspect DSN has replacement hands for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted March 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 I see it now... Thanks for adding the red circle. I'd say paint it matte black. It appears to be a small, somewhat hidden area of the bottom hand that isn't very visible anyhow. Alternatively, I would suspect DSN has replacement hands for sale. You know I forgot about DSN! I wonder if the hand size will be an issue with the ETA2893, as DSN uses modified 7750's for his watches? I think a delicate re-paint may be the answer, just need to blend in with the hands colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Have not tried it but Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 You know I forgot about DSN! I wonder if the hand size will be an issue with the ETA2893, as DSN uses modified 7750's for his watches? I think a delicate re-paint may be the answer, just need to blend in with the hands colour The paint shouldn't be a problem. Anyone who can do good lume jobs could competently paint the hands. But DSN does have 2893 hands. He sells 2893 watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted March 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Interesting idea, although I am totality unsure of the process, would it not damage the hands? I think paint may be the answer, I have sent DSN an email too, just in case.... The paint shouldn't be a problem. Anyone who can do good lume jobs could competently paint the hands. But DSN does have 2893 hands. He sells 2893 watches. Good to know, it seems all is not lost! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Interesting idea, although I am totality unsure of the process, would it not damage the hands? I think paint may be the answer, I have sent DSN an email too, just in case.... Good to know, it seems all is not lost! Not really, you just clean them with a little dish soap and toss them in for a few moments, pull them out, rinse with water, coat with oil over night (to cure) and clean them up come morning. Going to come down to what material the hands are made from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted March 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 That would effect the lume too yes, the hands would need re-luming? I think painting is safer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 I see it now, it looks like the circle at the end of the GMT hand. DSN has Hand sets for 2893's because I have a set here ready to go into my 029 when I get my 2893 from Andy's group buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 That would effect the lume too yes, the hands would need re-luming? I think painting is safer You can locally apply the solution with a cotton swab so it will not even touch your lume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted March 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 I see it now, it looks like the circle at the end of the GMT hand. DSN has Hand sets for 2893's because I have a set here ready to go into my 029 when I get my 2893 from Andy's group buy. That is excellent news, thanks! Hopefully DSN will get back to me soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted March 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 You can locally apply the solution with a cotton swab so it will not even touch your lume. Not sure how to explain the process to Domi though, I do not know Italian or German! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Not sure how to explain the process to Domi though, I do not know Italian or German! I think the gun bluing process is etched into our German DNA, so we are born knowing how to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted March 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Maybe if Domi reads this thread he will understand what you mean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 I think asking Domi to do the paint job first is the best thing to do. If that doesn't turn out well, you can get a set of hands from DSN as a fall back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted March 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 I think asking Domi to do the paint job first is the best thing to do. If that doesn't turn out well, you can get a set of hands from DSN as a fall back. Exactly my thinking too, I have asked Domi if he is able to do it, and will hopefully order a set of DSN hands too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpy540 Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Hey Mickey Page..... Why don't you just give it up an donate it to me. I can send you my address. Heck i would even pay for shiping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted March 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Hey Mickey Page..... Why don't you just give it up an donate it to me. I can send you my address. Heck i would even pay for shiping! I will take that offer under consideration...... No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mickey Padge Posted March 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 DSN has the hands, YAY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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