The lume does appears to be fresh. If this was not an issue to you then in my opinion I would buy it and then have Abel Court or James Hyman relume it to a more vintage color.

~George

: A Siffert popped up for a short auction on eBay this weekend; no
: doubt you gentlemen are already aware. Looks like the dial may
: have been relumed though, on the last two photos... I've always
: wanted one of these earlier models (mine is a transitional early
: Cal.12) but I'm not sure if I should go for this one. Any
: thoughts?
: Of course, were I to pick this one up, my current one would be up
: for sale shortly...