Horological Meandering

and sent it out for forward to seeing the finished item. ...  

Keep on posting how it goes with your vintage. I am also now into vintage and it is a fun idea to buy a vintage watch and send into service to look how it would become.

to see this gem after was actually running well once I wound it up.I toyed with the idea of getting a black bund do you think ? Take care

Just make sure it doesn’t get over restored. Best regards Captain

found as a service on the inside, new crystal and Pip care and thanks

It’s a really cool thing. Good to see that you have it. Enjoy !

I am really looking forward to seeing how this will com out. What are you going to do to the missing lume pip in the bezel? Will you relume it or leave it as it is?

a new Pip for sure, Best wishes

I'd do the same.

Personally, I’d have the movement serviced and crystal replaced and leave the rest as is. But I understand the desire to try to make everything as close to new looking as possible. If you go that direction make sure the refinisher has lots of experience, ... 

In France that does mostly vintage pieces from Rolex and Patek.I sent him these photos and he's actually worked on this brand in the past.I'm getting a simple service, crystal replacement and a new Pip.I'll be sure to post photos when it's back in my for... 

Has shown me that less is more. BTW: What a wonderful vintage Patek!

very much

I love the color of this tritium, kind of like a creamy green

sir, I love an older chronograph.I'll be sure to post an update when I get it back.