Yes, that's a sad story about your watchmaker, but I imagine that he found some comfort and satisfaction from putting this wonderful watch on the wrist of someone who appreciates it.

As they say in the watch world world -- wear it in the best of health!!

Jeff

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: I used to bring my watches to a watchmaker here
: who's actually fighting with cancer and i beg he will be fine.
: At the beginning 2104 i had my Viceroy at his place to service and
: he told me
: oh, i have a similar watch in my safe, ill show You ones - but You
: know, its not for sale.
: Later the year i went to his watchshop and he showed me the OB with
: original bracelet
: and asked me, do You still have interest? You know i have cancer,
: so what should i do with all these watches.
: We agreed in a very comfortable price and i got the watch on my
: wrist.
: I wish everyone a healthy new Year
: Gerald