Hi Universalman,
Thank you so much for coming to the rescue!
Er... Actually I'm from the continent and not conversant in "Londonese";
what does "pukka" mean? -is it a variant of "poo"?

I'll definitely look up those numbers--where do I find the "reference"?
Inside case back?

Finally, Seems your post was truncated: you meant hands correct but crap lume job?
Can't the lume be redone easily and is it a major issue?
I was more worried about the inscriptions and their position next to subdials.

Thanks SO much again,
Best regards
S

: As they say in London, it is pukka. All hands areally cor
: rectangular but minute and hour hands are deluded (pretty dire
: job). Please post reference and serial number for more ...

: Greetings to all,