Sentimental value

[apotek]

I understand this old Accurist has no intrinsic value but it belonged to my deceased Dad and I remember going with him to buy it when I was a kid. Not a great photo but does anyone know where I could get it replated or do you think I should leave it as it is?

[daveenty]

It's of value to you though, monetary value is less important with stuff like this.
Personally I'd leave it exactly as it is, maybe just a service.

Every mark on it will have a story behind it.

[apotek]

Oddly enough even though it`s been in my drawer for years it keeps good time sweeps smoothly and has a nice `tick`.

[daveenty]

Just wear it on special occasions then, I certainly wouldn't bother trying to make it look like new again.

A clean and service wouldn't do it any harm mind...

[apotek]

`You know Dave I have a surplus of watches but like you say perhaps family does would be a good shout.
Cheers john

[sneijder]

I was thinking of starting a thread like this the other day.

My Missus gave me a Nixon effort. It was her first proper present to me. Quartz movement as small as a small thing, rattly horrible hollow link tat bracelet and no date 'complication'. I still keep it in rotation though, because it reminds me of her.

She's not dead, I just work long hours.

[daveenty]

sneijder said:

She's not dead, I just work long hours.