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By Neverenoughwatches · Posted
Think I'll change gender, I might get more help, what do you think Tom ? -
I agree. I do the same, gloves + mask and cover the work surface with cling film. I have replaced the radium on a few dials and hands. You may want to keep the dial original, but If you want to remove the radium it easily dissolves in water. For the hour dots, using a cotton bud or pegwood, put a drop of water (just on the radium) and let it soak for a minute. Then with some pegwood sharpened to a chisel point, the dot should just slide off. For hands, soak in water for a minute or two, and push the radium out with pegwood. I replace with modern green lume. Original radium was similar in colour to modern green lume. I sometimes put a touch of orange in to make it look aged on older watches. When finished, I wipe all surfaces and tools. Gloves, cling film, wipes, cleaning fluids, pegwood, buds etc get sealed in a ziploc back and put in the household waste. -
Exactly. I use Dumont #2 (it's personal preference between #1 and #2). Not cheap, but they are your principal tool, and will last you a lifetime. You don't need to start with expensive Bergeon/Horotec screwdrivers. I bought a cheaper A*F set and as I needed new blades, bought better quality - e.g. Cousins Swiss blades £3.45 for a pack of ten.
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Ordered! it will take one or two weeks to arrive 😞 In the meantime I study and watch more videos! -
Great, thank you. I just need to understand the basics and I will mature my own opinions after a while.
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