Hey all, - I dont really need a identification , i dont think, as i have seen this watch once before here , when i was a lurker. The case date code is a M0 . The model , as i understand it , is the Seaking "fl" . I have no idea what the fl means . So if anybody has that info , please by all means let me know. The watch was another Fleabay find. It came with a second watch, a 1940's wind up bulova {im not done it yet}'The listing said the blue dialed whale bulova{the seaking} worked, but the timing was off. I got the auction for 30 bucks US . When i got the watch , the older bulova didnt work, it needs a clean and oiling. The Seaking came on a speidel stretch band{which i am no fan of} The case was scratched up badly, and the crystal was cracked badly and not usable . It took a few days, but i ordered a new GSdivers type press fit crystal for it. I then serviced the movement, which was all it needed to run correctly. It keeps time just fine now. The watch winds up and runs nicely. I relumed both the hands and the dial, as they both had that old lume that was turning brown black. I gently filed, sanded , and buffed out the case , with out deforming the case or ruining the water resistance. I also replaced the gaskets on the back end. Then i put a new stainless steel bracelet on it that matched and fit well. The watch could be for sale, but for some reason the page wont let me keep the check mark by the for sale.
Hope you all like it. Rod
Feel free to PM me or Email me. I have no problem what so ever helping out another watch enthusiast .I help others all the time in other forums i am a part of.
There isnt too much to it, though. I just use glonation green lume dust. I usually mix it with clear PolyEurathane .
To work with the dial is something of a exercise in patience. You mainly, very slowly and carefully scrape of old lume with a toothpick, and blot the dial with a wad of rodico .Thats o the old lume {radium or what ever type} doesnt get anywhere it shouldnt. Once the dial is free of old lume, i mix a tiny cup full of lume , a tiny bit tacky , but still liquid. And i use another tooth pick and apply droplets of the lume mix to what ever marking on the dial that needs help. I "help " the lume liquid flow to the whole marker with the point of the tooth pick , i do this work under 12 x magnification. Rodico is very good at getting up small dribbles and accidents .
You will find minwax Poly clear is great for reluming. Its clear, and only yellows slightly when it dries . It will solidify in a hour, and dry enough to handle in 8 hours or so. And cures overnight. You can accelerate the drieing by using a hair dryer on low setting for a few minutes , be gentle.