Lovely looking watch. It's clear to appreciate your affection for the watch, where cost becomes immaterial. I'm not sure where you sent the dial to be refinished (and there is no before and after to see the difference), but sometimes there's as much pleasure to be derived from finding the expert as seeing the fruits of their labour (as also witnessed in classic car restorations by individuals with skills and passion). A watch that shows its years but looks all the better for it.
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