bobgpw
Posted January 2, 2016 - 4:35pm
Changed the year as requested to 1939. Just as a point of order, do we go by case year or movement year for dating the watch?
I'll wager that the crystal was an option taken during purchase, especially if the engraving was done at the same time. I bought the watch because of the crystal colour and the engraving. To me, owning the watch is about a connection with the past owner(s) and even the people that made it. I love opening up the case backs and seeing those personal engravings, it shows just how treasured these items were.
It never ceases to amaze me that with a little coaxing, these watches can be brought back to life relatively easily.