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Gotta be honest I really like the face discolouration - shows its history. You CAN get things refaced but often it makes a watch lose a lot of its charm.
I reckon a new crystal and a service would go a long way to making it very very wearable - it's probably dry as arseholes, and could at least do with a lubing - and you can always reface later if you want to.
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Lovely. It's on the original strap too by the look of it.
A replacement dial or repaint would likely make the watch less desirable to others (collectors) but if you keep the original and look for a nos replacement you would mitigate that.
I'd stick with a service and see how you like it.
ReekBlefs
Grumpy_Git
@Scrabble
Hello watch people. I'm not a watch person, but clearing out our house in prep for an imminent move I found my grandfather's old Eterna watch at the back of a drawer. After a quick shake it was back in action and holding time well.
Pretty sure he would have bought it in 70's as it's engraved on the back with his name and 'RAF' so probably bought it towards the end of his career.
Has some light scratches to the crystal and body but nothing major. Biggest issue is the face has some discoloration. My questions for those more knowledgeable than me are, can that be fixed by a watchsmith and what would I expect to pay? Also - how vital is it to have them serviced? It will have been a long time since it's been opened up - if ever.
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