What to do with this?

[Trotters]

Hi,
My dad has found my grandfathers watch which I believe is a 1936 Oyster Perpetual. As you can see it's seen better days (my dad took the photos so they're not great) and the strap is clearly not original.

I'd love to get it fixed up but want to know the best way to do this and who to take it to (I'm in Brighton in the UK) or if it's not worth it because it looks too far gone, what the other options are.

Cheers,

James

[linesiders]

You can always fix it for sentimental reasons, would likely not be good for making money.

A good watchmaker familiar with these old gals could give you an estimate. Even as far as finding a donor to get parts to finish.

[Richard Carver]

Wonder if it was as good a hammer as it was a watch. :)

[Trotters]

Originally Posted by Richard Carver

Wonder if it was as good a hammer as it was a watch. :)

Ha! Yes it's clearly lived an interesting life!!!!

[Trotters]

Originally Posted by linesiders

You can always fix it for sentimental reasons, would likely not be good for making money.

A good watchmaker familiar with these old gals could give you an estimate. Even as far as finding a donor to get parts to finish.

Not really interested in selling it, like you say it's more for sentimental reasons I want to get it back up and running (if possible).

Thanks