Explorer 1016 tinting hands question

[seabreeze]

Hi am am new here and only able to ask in English from my phone
It was suggested I move my question to this section. I hope that's right

Anyway I have a 1967 explorer. One owner. I have all service records from rolex and original credit card receipt

Anyway the hands were replaced during a 1997 service an the are whiter than she dial

Second the 12 marker is a bit darker than the ready of the dial

I am ok with that but should I tint the hands to more closely match the dial?

[seabreeze]

http://s1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag59/seabreeze15/?action=view¤t=exp_zps2817b71d.jpg&evt=user_media_share

[Janufer]

Hi Ed!
I can´t see the picture!!

Grüsse Jan

[seabreeze]

sorry!
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag59/seabreeze15/exp_zps2817b71d.jpg
http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag59/seabreeze15/ca1874cd-a5a2-43a2-b4f1-d1755c2ea22f_zps1a259455.jpg

[seabreeze]

Hopefully you can see in the pictures

Thanks

[Janufer]

Nice Explorer, but not so nice Hands:D
I would try to find some original matching hands. Not so easy to find but possible:D
Maybe you take a look at VRF. http://www.vintagerolexforum.com

Good luck Jan

[NicoH]

Yes, you should try to get your hands on matching hands ;) There are some people around here who might have some spare parts, maybe they will join in.

Welcome to RLX, Ed! Thanks for joining and good luck with your hunt :dr:

[seabreeze]

Update:

Watch and hands back from Mr. Ridley today. I am happy with the results, but I of course have the 1997 service hands as well.

What do do you think?http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag59/seabreeze15/newexplorerhands_zpsb7645c42.jpg

[oberstklink]

Great result! Thank you for sharing,

[Georgio1962]

Great! I would sell the 97's to refinance the new ones. ;)