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Old 28 June 2012, 11:58 PM   #16
Maxfli
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Originally Posted by jnmarshall View Post
DO NOT PUT IT AWAY! Or your son will get it in the same shape you found it. Wear it and keep it wound and moving. Even if it's just once a month. Have it COA'd(cleaned, oiled, adjusted) about every 10 years and don't polish it. I'm not a fan of polishing. It should last a few generations like that.
I second this. A watch stored away and not used is a sad thing. Wear it, take good care of it, service as needed, and then pass along TWO generations of family history to your son.

As others have said, would be great to see a photo of it.
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