Horological Meandering

NOTE: This is the first post by a newly-registered visitor. I have edited this copy to remove insinuations and unsubstantiated accusations, while leaving the substance here. Let me say clearly that this site is not a place to pursue personal grudges or ve...  

For taking the time to document something that probably happens fairly often.

Indeed this is what makes vintage watches so hard -- many have been altered without documentation or provenance and one "can never know"

I am sorry to hear your sad story. !n the recent past I bought some vintage pieces that were supposed to be NOS, or virtually that. They certainly looked original, but when shown to a true expert the inconsistencies were shown to me. I felt such a fool, b... 

Dear Catious, Our website is not the place to pursue a personal vendetta. As you have stated your case adequately in your first post, I am removing your repetitive comments here. Cazalea, Editor ...  

I feel like Mr Dowling should have a chance to respond to these accusations. He is a very well-known figure and author, so perhaps someone can contact him.

On re reading my post I can see that it could appear to say that I had bought from Mr Dowling, this is not the case. In fact I thought that the original posting was so serious that I forwarded a link to a colleague of his. To be quite clear: I have never ... 

that the dial at the bonhams auction wasn't an older repaint?