Completely agree Lanny - I have a NOS white chrono hand - hence me pondering a swap. I'd never paint over the original handset.

Stewart

: Stewart -

: I would ask that if you were to switch it out that you instead find
: another chrono hand - and paint it white and keep the original
: "as-is" on the side - give how rare this model is, i
: think it would be a shame to let the original be painted over -
: on many of my GMT's for example i keep the original Bezel in a
: safe and only wear it out with one of the cheap knock off's -
: similar concept.

: Best Regards,
: Lanny