Tried one on for size today. Fabulous looking watch. I was quite surprised how svelt it was on the wrist. I’d not expected it to be as big and chunkiness a Seamaster, but it felt quite a bit smaller than a Speedmaster.
Probably a topic for the vintage thread but have wondered how one goes about this stuff.
For example, do the work yourself or a specialist watch repairer, collect the parts yourself, genuine or generic crystal, etc....
In some cases a generic crystal is fine-particularly if it was originally a mineral or sapphire. If it was a plexi, an original is best although expensive.
Hey Steve, do you have a source for original 7753 crystals? Yes I am prepared to pay!
Should have asked to keep the original one when it was first replaced by a generic, then perhaps it would have been possible to remake them. But I knew nothing about watches at the time 🙁
I've never seen that combination with the bracelet (is it the Autavia bracelet, no?) but it looks really good and equally retro!
