jbg44 Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Hi Guys,I realize there is no right answer to this question, yet I am curious what other watch lover's opinions would be:I am considering re-luming my gen vintage Omega Speedmaster Mark 4.5. I am, however, worried that it will take away from the vintage vibe. What are your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 It's a tough question. Everyone has a different opinion, but I had the same predicament. I did not relume mine because I wanted to, I did it because I had to. The previous (and only) owner had had it done and it was TERRIBLE. I lived with it for 10-15 years like that and finally couldn't stand it anymore. So about 7 years ago I contacted Ziggy and asked him to do his magic. He did a spectacular job. I asked him to make the color look like a gen would after 50 years of use, and to use zero glow in the lume (or as little as possible). I had him do the hands too. Note, he's retired from watchmaking now. And you want to find someone VERY GOOD to do this. Yes, it is now relumed and that hurts its purist collector value. But before, it was trashed anyway. So I decided to just make it look better for my own reasons. I hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbg44 Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Wow. That's some craftsmanship! Do you happen to know if there are any first-rate lume guys on this forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Ive recently had work done by a couple guys here. It's not appropriate for me to give an opinion (conflict of interest) so you'll have to do some research and see what other people think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazey Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Avoid the "relumer" in Greece at all costs. ruined my UPO and forced me to go gen dial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbg44 Posted August 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Thanks for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishac Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 In the vintage Rolex world reluming is a dirty word, so for my gen 1675 I went with a service dial which is gen Rolex, but super luminova. If my gen Speedy needed to be relumed, I think that I would do it.....I did it with my MBK 5513 and I couldn't be happier! Pm me and I will tell you who did it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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