It does look nice Jim, nothing wrong with that. It's just my opinion on redials, as that means one less original watch.
If a watch needs a redial because it is knackered, by all means yes, but why not find a knackered watch or dial, save the original and have the knackered one painted in the colour of choice?
Personal choice, of course, and I respect that.
The case has certainly come up like new, has Jeff regilded it? I'm all for that if a case is buggered!
Good work Jeff, regardless of my opinions.
In reply to It does look nice Jim, by bobbee
No he just buffed the case. Crystal is a nos glass crystal, Cleaned, Adjusted, fresh oil
I'm on the fence with this one. I have quite a few restored Bulovas, and their biggest issue is usually the bad dial. On Shawn's advice I have sent a few now to International, and they've done an excellent job.
I sell my watches in my store, and one thing I can say is, the customer doesn't care how shiny and clean the movt is if the dial is worn out or ugly. I have some real gems in the vintage category, but again, cosmetically they are sub par.
I'm all for originality, but if it's a faithful re-dial, I'm ok with it, unless it's a ridiculously rare high end watch. Then the collectors are the other way, they don't want them touched.
With this one, I'd say I personally like the result, the collector in me says oh well, re-dial, and the shopkeeper says who cares?
Wear it good health Jim, it's got personality.
In reply to I'm on the fence with this by Reverend Rob
Thanks Rob this will be my watch for a very long time i plan on wearing it with pride.