Advice on Speedmaster case

I was lucky enough through a great forum member to finally get the correct DON bezel for my 145-012-67. What I am now considering is a better case for my beaten up but regularly worn watch. She's called Sound of Music for reasons outside this post! Is it worth doing and how much should I budget for a case? Or leave as is? Do I lose all integrity and originality if case is swapped?
Forum advice welcomed warmly as ever.

I would leave it as it is.
But i guess a very light case refinish would not harm.

I second the vote to leave as it is. Can always buy a second if you want one with a nicer case 😀

Should you change the case, it will be a different watch, and you will perhaps treat it differently, perhaps care for it more, which might lead to less time on your wrist, and so less enjoyment.

Time to buy another....[/QUOTE]

Good advice SpaceFruit- I was leaning in the direction of keeping as is and your wise comments have made my mind up. It does get worn a fair bit, along with my 1969 Speedie and I cant see myself ever selling either of them. Their battered glory is part of the charm, along with memories of great moments shared. My 2 year old plays with them and I dont mind in the slightest. However, I still lust after a 1961 Speedmaster to wear as a beater so that shall be my new goal in life! ( If anyone has one please do get in touch...but will need to do some very serious trading of existing assets to get near one I think!).

Changing a watch case is like changing the whole body of your car.Your only left with the running gear.