: Thanks John, Opinion well taken! The it can only be original once
: statement is used with vinatge cars as well. I suppose the thing
: to do is buy the best original watch your money can buy.
: Regards,

Personally I wear all my watches, and so being refinished is not so important
-if a watch is new or refinished I find it gets worn less as i dont want to knock it. I recently discussed it with my local jeweller on an old heuer 2446 that looks to have not been refinished, considering its 40 years old its in very good condition but not like new, as such i will wear it, if i had it refinished i would be less inclined. An example of this is on www.watchclub.com they have the same watch but has been refinished to look great, but has lost its shape on the lugs and that will never come back, its a shame.