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Eph · 22 April 2023, 01:29 PM

I've got a Tudor 7021 with original hands and dial. The lume in some of the hands is already beginning to show some cracks (dial in phenomenal condition).

I wear this piece regularly and I'm worried I'll do more damage to the hands with accidental impacts, vibration, etc.

I know this is 100% preference, so what is your opinion... is it acceptable to swap out the hands for a matching new set? Of course I'll keep the old hands, safely stored.

Kowaco · 22 April 2023, 01:32 PM

It’s possible for the flakes to get into the movement so some places may not service the watch with out replacement hands

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TimeLord2 · 22 April 2023, 01:42 PM

You can definitely have the Lume stabilized by a watchmaker. At my service with Phillip Ridley I asked him to stabilize the Lume in the hands because there were a few cracks, which he did (thanks Phillip!). It might be applied to the back so not as noticeable and preserves the 50-year old tritium Lume bits like on mine. Just a thought. I’m sure it will turn to dust eventually.

Dan S · 22 April 2023, 10:46 PM

Yes, just have the lume stabilized.

TuRo · 22 April 2023, 10:49 PM

All the ∆ agree 100% - a 7021 needs a stabilized matching orig. handset.

Tools · 23 April 2023, 01:13 AM

Disintegrating hands sitting in a safe are of little value to anybody. Even multimillion dollar artwork is repaired and stabilized.

Ascari_2 · 23 April 2023, 03:17 AM

Stabilized the lume on my 16800. Now I enjoy it daily with no worries.

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22 April 2023, 01:29 PM	#1
Eph "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: NYC Posts: 102	Is it sacrilege to swap original hands on a vintage piece to prevent lume flaking? I've got a Tudor 7021 with original hands and dial. The lume in some of the hands is already beginning to show some cracks (dial in phenomenal condition). I wear this piece regularly and I'm worried I'll do more damage to the hands with accidental impacts, vibration, etc. I know this is 100% preference, so what is your opinion... is it acceptable to swap out the hands for a matching new set? Of course I'll keep the old hands, safely stored.

22 April 2023, 10:46 PM	#4
Dan S 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,552	Yes, just have the lume stabilized. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

22 April 2023, 10:49 PM	#5
TuRo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Paul Location: Cantabrigia - G.B Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,955	All the ∆ agree 100% - a 7021 needs a stabilized matching orig. handset. __________________ In Birmingham, they love the governor (boo, boo, boo!) Now we all did what we could do Now Watergate does not bother me, uh-uh Does your conscience bother you? Tell the truth ! Sweet Home Alabama -Lynyrd Skynyrd

23 April 2023, 01:13 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,632	Disintegrating hands sitting in a safe are of little value to anybody. Even multimillion dollar artwork is repaired and stabilized. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

23 April 2023, 03:17 AM	#7
Ascari_2 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: US Posts: 1,447	Stabilized the lume on my 16800. Now I enjoy it daily with no worries. Sent from my Pixel 7 Pro using Tapatalk __________________ NAWCC Member

22 April 2023, 01:32 PM	#2
Kowaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Clemson Watch: G Shock Posts: 613	It’s possible for the flakes to get into the movement so some places may not service the watch with out replacement hands Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

22 April 2023, 01:42 PM	#3
TimeLord2 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Valencia, CA Watch: GMT Master 1675/3 Posts: 2,211	You can definitely have the Lume stabilized by a watchmaker. At my service with Phillip Ridley I asked him to stabilize the Lume in the hands because there were a few cracks, which he did (thanks Phillip!). It might be applied to the back so not as noticeable and preserves the 50-year old tritium Lume bits like on mine. Just a thought. I’m sure it will turn to dust eventually.

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