Do replacement Racing dial hands start out red?

When Omega services the orange hands on their racing dial variants (Speedy Mark II, 3570.40, etc.) do the new hands sometimes start out looking kind of red?

Here’s one example but I feel like I’ve seen others.

I’ve seen other posts touch on this subject but I’m curious if this is how factory hands start and then fade to orange? Or are there different Omega servicing techniques than can yield different results? Does Omega ever paint or refinish old hands or do they always replace…

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Most honest bracelet resizing video

Hi all. I’m new.

Is it some sort of right of passage for first-time Speedmaster owners to search for tutorials on resizing a bracelet and come across this gem of a tutorial?

Warning NSFW language but Archie really speaks to the Everyman.

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