Undinist 20 Posted September 26, 2022 This Luminox has tritium tubes but no lume. How hard would it be for a first timer to paint the big numerals with luminous paint? I'd also like to paint the text in the middle of the dial (P38 Lightning Automatic 200 meters) matt black, so it pretty much disappears. Same with the logo and the shiny edge of the day-date window. And probably the small 13 to 24 on the inner ring. Here's a similar model. As you can see, the numerals sit proud of the dial. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tribefan 6,768 Posted September 26, 2022 45 minutes ago, Undinist said: How hard would it be for a first timer to paint the big numerals with luminous paint? Super easy, but it will look like hell. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Undinist 20 Posted September 27, 2022 Having looked at some how-to-do -its on youtube, I'm inclined to agree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aramis2288 6,131 Posted September 27, 2022 I had several mental meltdowns while trying to mount the hands straight. Don't even wanna think about painting the dial. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexFelix 197 Posted September 27, 2022 (edited) 47 minutes ago, Aramis2288 said: I had several mental meltdowns while trying to mount the hands straight. Don't even wanna think about painting the dial. lool Imagine installing your fist set of hands, you don't notice the minute hand touch the hour hand around 13-15 and the crown start to become hard while turning, so you keep pushing and fuckup a newly installed movement Edited September 27, 2022 by AlexFelix 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aramis2288 6,131 Posted September 27, 2022 25 minutes ago, AlexFelix said: lool Imagine installing your fist set of hands, you don't notice the minute hand touch the hour hand around 13-15 and the crown start to become hard wile turning, so you keep pushing and fuckup a newly installed movement Ok, here you outperformed me mate, lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexFelix 197 Posted September 27, 2022 1 minute ago, Aramis2288 said: Ok, here you outperformed me mate, lol Here to serve I then found the minute hand was lightly tilted, and I literally destroyed 4 teeth on a tiny wheel under the dial side of the movement while forcing the crown to turn. Since those are cheap, no spare parts available, and bought another new one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Undinist 20 Posted September 28, 2022 5 hours ago, Aramis2288 said: I had several mental meltdowns while trying to mount the hands straight. Don't even wanna think about painting the dial. I was intending to paint it without removing the hands. just tuck them out of the way at 12 noon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Undinist 20 Posted October 3, 2022 So I bought one for £450 on ebay. Hasn't arrived yet. Is it cheap enough for me to just have a go? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites