Nicoโs picture shows the same polished surface itโs just less visible. I canโt follow the story here but whatever the โcaseโ enjoy whatever you have.
I have a Seiko pocket watch with a custom see through caseback, nowhere near as nice but I like to put it on my desk movement side up and just look at it while working.
Assuming you're keeping the original dial, the crown location will be at 12 o'clock. Short, wide lugs would work, similar to the original holder. If you look at other Chopard LUC cases from the era where these hands were the signature, you can see the lug...
A bit surprised that someone saw more value in selling the case separately but I am sure you will be able to do something exciting with the movement ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป
If as it appears it came from the watch amanico posted I am a bit surprised but I suppose no one really knows just why it was done. As someone that has recently scrapped a gold watch I can't really say anything bad about it, but the watch I scrapped was n...