well, actually a bit more than just one wrist shot.
this one was truly "worn out", like almost all other non-18k ref. 176 and ref. 178;
case was in very, very sad condition; much too shabby for me to happily wear.
I know some purists frown at this - but that black dial and these hands, I just
had to make this one come alive again.
Craig hates to do replating and refinishing work, so I was searching for NOS cases
or a case refinishing master; patience and persistence, here are the results.
case is close to perfect, sides & caseback brushed, pushers and crown refinished;
actually almost indistinguishable from the NOS ref. 178 posted below for comparison
- quite happy with the results, even if the purists .....
