Service
Mary Anny's post offers a rare glimpse into the post-service state of a vintage timepiece, focusing on the movement's restoration while preserving the dial's unique character. Her decision to prioritize mechanical integrity while embracing the watch's lived history sparks a conversation about the delicate balance between restoration and preservation. This approach highlights a key dilemma for collectors of vintage watches.
It may not be mint but it shows a great vintage character of a life lived to the full and I find the radium burn quite appealing so glad you left the dial as is and just took care of the movement. Marc
It works perfectly. Not sure about the radium, but some oxidation plus radioactivity must have played an important role! Simone
I'm thinking about a strap... With character!
It was the era before BP discovered the history rehash π
This watch has had a life and is still vibrant under the sun! Best, Emmanuel
Went through the 80 and 90 great depression and here it is, back again, alive and ticking!
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