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Old 2 September 2012, 02:26 AM   #14
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Originally Posted by harry in montreal View Post
Regarding Marcus' comment, he has a point. however, if you also have a picasso htat you intend to pass on to your heirs, dont touch it up with sharpie.

so marcus is wrong. eventually, an heir will get the watch and understand that having a mix of new and original parts is not a good thing. now is the time to preserve it properly.
With all due respect, I think saying Marcus is wrong is a bit extreme as he has a valid opinion. A Picasso is not comparable in anyway to a Rolex that will be worn everyday. I appreciate vintage watches and originality but I must confess that sometimes I find it a bit extreme.

The 5512 is not one of a kind or the OP's the last specimen on earth (as a Picasso would be). It is a nice watch with a great history from his father which he wants to keep in great shape for the next generation, and is not interested in resale value. Therefore I don't see the crime in replacing dial, hands, bezel, etc if it looks like crap to the vintage-untrained eye.
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