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filling a tiny hole in lume (not re-doing the whole lume)

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Hi everyone!!

It's been a while since my last post... and since the last time I found time for my favourite hobby. Finally, I'm back on the bench -- and with something very special.

So, I have this amazing Rolex Explorer 1016 (from 1969) on my desk. I had already noticed before disassembly that there was a tiny dent in the lume in the "Mercedes" hour hand. And, of course, when taking the hands off, it broke. It's just a TINY hole, but with the black dial, it is noticeable.

I definitely don't want to remove the original and beautifully aged Tritium lume (which matches the dial and other hands). 

But is it feasible to just fill the tiny hole? Or does the application of lacquer/UV-glue likely risk damaging or discolouring the old lume? I was thinking of using coloured chalk as suggested by @nickelsilver, mixed with lacquer or UV-glue.

Sorry, picture isn't great. I can add a better one later.

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