Cayman35 Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 So I have 2 Yukiwatch Explorer dials, one is gilt with lume which is too yellow for my taste (ref picture of my 5500). The other is white lume which is too white for my liking. So I need something in the middle. Do you know whether leaving the yellowisch Yuki dial in the sun will mellow it? Also read about baking the white lume dial (convection oven 350 degrees) to create patina on the White Lume Yuki dial. Anyone have experience doing that to a Yuki dial? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandshawn Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 I have done the white dial in a toaster oven on broil. Don't get it too close and don't walk away. Check it frequently and you'll eventually get a smoky, almost yellowish patina (not too strong). B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cayman35 Posted June 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 thanks BobandShawn! I was hoping to be able to bake the white dial. I understand you did it on broil. Does the dial paint and lettering not start to bubble or get ruined? I also read about someone who used a cigarette to work on the lume dots. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted June 28, 2016 Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 I left my 5508 dial on the windowsill on the south side of the house on the second floor for a month or two and it mellowed out quite nicely. A light tea wash might also give it some age, or I've used acrylic paint- a light brown wash- in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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