LeCoultre Deep Sea Alarm Dial Dilemma
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LeCoultre Deep Sea Alarm Dial Dilemma

By amanico · Jun 18, 2016 · 44 replies
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Since I have it back home, I have a dilemma, and a pretty sweet one to have, I must admit. I finally found a new old stock dial. But... Is it worth mounting it on it, or is it better to find another DSA US, to mount it? As often, asking is answering. I put it aside, rather than installing it. Why? B

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Since I have it back home, I have a dilemma, and a pretty sweet one to have, I must admit. 

I finally found a new old stock dial. 

But... Is it worth mounting it on it, or is it better to find another DSA US, to mount it? 

As often, asking is answering. 

I put it aside, rather than installing it. 

Why? 

Because, as you will see below, my Deep Sea Alarm US, as it is, has a rather coherent patina. 

Now, if I opt for installing it, I will have a mismatch in the patina between the dial and the alarm disc. 

  

But the fact to have intact luminous indexes is pretty tempting! 

What do you think? 

Best,

Nicolas
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mpg13
Jun 18, 2016

I'd leave it as it is. Best, Martin

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Horological_addict
Jun 18, 2016

Why ? You already wrote the answer in your post. If you change it, i think you'll only notice this mismatch each time you look at your watch. About the intact luminous indexes. May i ask you a question. How many times will you enjoy the luminous indexes ? I guess you spend more time looking at it during day time than evening or night time. For this reason, i prefer a coherent patina rather than intact luminous indexes. But it's just my opinion. Enjoy this beauty and have a great weekend ! Fabio

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HSTE
Jun 18, 2016

.....consistency of patina stands above all and "it can not be made"

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dedestexhes
Jun 18, 2016

for the reasons you gave yourself. br, Dirk

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amanico
Jun 18, 2016

This one has it. Now, the mis match bothers me. Thanks for your feedback, Fabio. Much appreciated. Nicolas

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hs111
Jun 18, 2016

.. DSA ! Ahhmm.. Just if you\'ll get one & may consider parting from the "new/old", give me a call, pls ! Enjoy your treasure in the box, time & fate will tell .. Cheers & Best, hs

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