: Guys, I am really enjoying this forum. I wish I had more to offer
: than I do, but I am sure you don't mind my relative silence. I
: do read all the posts.

: So, I posted in Jeff's thread a few minutes ago that my watch is
: going to Oregon to spend some time in Craig's expert hands. He
: has an original crown so I will be 1 important step closer to cleaning , oiling
: original.

: The two other non-original items I want to address are the polished
: case and the crystal. He has a good substitute crystal from Frei
: (which is probably what the watch already has in it) but the
: contours will be different. Question #1 - is it possible to find
: an original crystal in very good condition or should I just go
: with the Frei? I am not certain that replacing the crystal will
: be a benefit - the face appears a little yellowed to me but my I would try to polish the glas and decide then reflecting the result, beside seaching a glas, put it in the stock
: guess is the crystal.

: The case has been polished. If you hold the watch in the light just
: right, you can still see some striations where the original
: brush marks were. Question #2 - is there an in-between level of
: brushing that would look like it had aged along with the rest of would do nothing,
: the watch? I don't think a factory fresh brushing will match the
: patina of the lume, hands, dial.

: Question #3 - in photos, most Sifferts seem to have a brilliant
: blue chrono second hand. Mine seems dull/dirty (I think you can
: see from the picture here) and doesn't really scream "I am
: blue", should I have the hands cleaned or leave them as is? would do nothing
:

: The watch is keeping excellent time - I have only worn it once a
: week so it is only running for a couple days then it gets 5-6
: days still.

: Question #4 - what question(s) should I be asking that I have not?

: Thanks for all the great information, advice and photos (you know congratulation, michael
: who you are)!

: Mike