Hi - A friend purchased this and might be letting it go.

I wanted to get your thoughts on the condition of the watch. Looks like a decent first execution?

http://select-watch.tokyo/p260.html

Would you get the hands re-lumed? Seem a bit dirty

 

Looks pretty decent to me. Case not in bad shape, a few scratches consistent with age but edges look reasonably sharp. Dial looks nice, only a few minor marks and corrosion to the metal of the date window and hands. The lume on the hands does look a bit dirty and more aged than the hour plots on the dial. I don't think this necessarily indicates a dial replacement though - other signs of aging appear consistent. I think it's fine to keep the hands original unless that "patina" is a bit too much for you. I can definitely see the attraction in getting them re-lumed, although conventional wisdom would probably say don't do it.

 

Thanks! appreciate the response

The dirt/rust behind the glass around 11-12 which seems to be in the case should be removable as well?

 

This could probably be cleaned up by a watchmaker during a service if that was requested.

 

Looks great. Relume is up to you