Strap looks really chunky for the watch, but I’m used to much thinner leather for smaller dress watches. I like your de-engraving. Hopefully you didn’t take off too much metal.
It’s looking a lot nicer like that. The burnished leather is really in-tune with the watch. Maybe you’re right, that it was more that the other strap is new and unworn.
Yeah really like that, looks great especially with the worn strap. Personally I wouldn’t be too fussed about the crown but I would get it serviced if the history is unknown and it’s also a gift. Be a shame for it to konk out!
Strap looks really chunky for the watch, but I’m used to much thinner leather for smaller dress watches. I like your de-engraving. Hopefully you didn’t take off too much metal.