Here's a resource.....

Jul 03, 2008,15:51 PM
 

Hi, I saw your post.  I have friend who can clean this dial under a microscope - if you are willing to take a chance.  I personally would leave it, BUT (before you laugh this off) this guy performs this service for the most influential dealers in the USA and the world.  I just had him clean a Breitling Duograph split second dial from the 1950s, and it came out spectacular.  He can minimize those dark spots.  He will NEVER do anything that will put the dial in jeopardy.  His work is amazing and his techniques are propriatary - sort of like people who clean old paintings:  the don't repaint them, they simply have ways of cleaning them that  bring out the original intention of the dial.  Honestly - I would probably leave the dial, but I can tel you from personal experience that this watch artisan can do wonders on a watch like this, and has worked on watches at this level many times.  PM me if you would like more information.

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Patek 1518 - dial dilemas

 
 By: Rollie : June 28th, 2008-12:13
Dear Guys, A friend of mine recently received this Patek 1518. It had spent 40 years in a safety deposit box...so the good news is that it was never polished and the hallmarks are unbelievable. The bad news is the degredation of the dial (sorry the photo ...  

keep as is...

 
 By: Roni M : June 28th, 2008-12:32
I would not mess around with the dial and keep it as is. lovely watch !! Roni

Agree with Roni-Keep as is,

 
 By: watch-guy.com : June 28th, 2008-15:55

Dealing with the fungus

 
 By: eric.vonschonberg : June 28th, 2008-18:56

It is really a dilemma...

 
 By: mac_omega : June 28th, 2008-23:56

Here's a resource.....

 
 By: chezlaskin : July 3rd, 2008-15:51