I feel like it depends on the reason for buying. For collecting or value restoration isn’t recommended. But these are not posh collectibles , these are very well done and you can wear and enjoy them daily

Nov 04, 2021,18:49 PM
 

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 By: chippyfly : November 4th, 2021-15:25
Hi All! Yesterday I collected a vintage U-N watch from its service at my recently found local market town repairer. This repairer working alone in a small retail shop only deals with watch and clock repairs but also buys, restores and sells several watche...  

Both are good efforts, Clive, especially the first. Some collectors don't mind owning a watch . . .

 
 By: Dr No : November 4th, 2021-16:52
. . . with a refinished dial. I'm not in that camp. There's one in my collection that will eventually be changed for an original when I can find a suitable replacement. My tolerance level for imperfection is pretty high. Paradoxically, some level of degra...  

Savage! :) :) :)

 
 By: BigFatPauli : November 5th, 2021-00:01

You know what . . .

 
 By: Dr No : November 5th, 2021-03:30
. . . they say: 'A picture is worth a thousand words.' ...  

Thought I'd share my experience on this

 
 By: Drek : November 4th, 2021-22:58
Passing a watch shop a few years ago on holiday I popped in saw the the pictured 2383-5 loved the look and bought it on impulse. I love the look of the watch and really enjoy wearing it, but the small niggle I have is that I’m pretty sure the dial is re d...