60s JLC Mantle Clock

[poggor]

Hi All- I have a 60s Jaeger LeCoultre mechanical Mantle clock. 

It is of sentimental value. 

The Dial is a kind of linen look and has become tarnished around 8-9 oclock. Also, the 8 oclock hour marker is missing. 

I was wondering if anyone had any ideas of how to approach restoring the dial particularly. I have rebuild omega watch movements and I'm not too intimidated by servicing the movement. But the watermark  or tarnish on the dial intimidates me. 

[oldhippy]

The first thing you need to do is have a good look at the dial, you can tell just by looking at it in its case. From experience I don't think there is much you can do. I see the bottom of the case has water damage. What happened? 

[clockboy]

Restoring dials is difficult and can go, horribly wrong as I can testify. If there is an area that is not viable when in the case experiment there.

[poggor]

Does anyone have an idea of what material the dial might be made of? the case is brushed brass 

[AndyGSi]

Dial looks like it could also be brass but should be easy enough to tell once it's out.

[Dell]

Looks to be brushed brass.