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Thanks for the info. I really don’t like the strap and, it may be due to age, but it is really tough leather which was unexpected.
I would like to have it to wear but I’m not sure if I want it restored.
Any idea of value?
How would restoration affect value?
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How would restoration affect value?
Depends on the restoration and watch.
All the blogs and watch websites go on about unpolished cases and untouched dials.
With very rare or collectable watches it makes sense. With less rare watches my guess would be there are as many, if not more, buyers for an old watch that looks new/vgc. I'd love to see some real price analysis of this.
Personally I'd go very light touch: service, clean, replace the crystal and strap. Keep all the original parts just in case at some point in the future randomly turns out to be super rare for some reason.
hugo7
Right hand side of the dial looks like it's had some water ingress, but maybe it's just the light. I'd have the movement serviced and the glass replaced. Original buckle is nice. Original strap or not doesn't really matter with leather imo. Not replacing a leather strap every 1-2 years is a little unhygienic anyway :)