Art and watches are very different in my opinion.
Wear on a piece of art can obscure the intention of the artist. It's beauty can be lost. Not so with a watch.
Watches are like guitars. You would never refinish a 50's or 60's Stratocaster, or replace its parts with new. You want them as original as possible. All of those nicks and imperfections tell a story. Same with watches.
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