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Old 5 November 2019, 02:46 AM   #31
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Originally Posted by zapokee View Post
I've never seen the point in cobbling together a set that didn't come with the watch...I'd feel like a fraud, more to myself than to others.
Fair point, but the same could be said for replacing service parts on a vintage Rolex with old period-correct parts, and collectors/hobbyists obsess over such things.

I think there's some satisfaction in restoring a vintage watch to its original "look," including the accessories that came with it.
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