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Vintage watches tell stories.  They are written in the dents, dings, scratches and wear marks we see on them.  I try not to alter the story anymore than necessary when I restore  them.  Sometimes it can't be helped.  To wit:  this old Wittnauer 73 Revue.  The dial was just too far gone, so I stripped it and gave it a little polish and there was a beautiful gold dial hiding under the paint.  The watch value wasn't sufficient to merit a dial restoration, so I just left it alone.  Either you like it or you don't, but it stays.  Sort of a "Stealth Gold".

The other is a beautiful old Elgin 18/0 484 that I am restoring for my oldest son.  Hopefully he will wear it occasionally instead of the electronic monstrosity he currently wears as a daily.  Maybe for those special dress-up affairs.

 

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