This is an area where I'm almost completely ignorant, and I'd appreciate any advice, suggestions, or comments.
I've attached a few photos of a vintage IWC. The watch belonged to my wife's grandfather. Her grandmother passed away a few months ago at the age of 98, and my mother-in-law found this among her mother's possessions. My wife has fond memories from her childhood of her grandfather wearing this watch on Sundays and special occasions. As the engraving on the caseback signifies, the watch was a retirement gift to her grandfather, who spent four decades as a butcher in an A&P supermarket. My mother-in-law has gifted it to me, and to my knowledge it was never serviced.
From what I can see, the watch was appreciated and treated with care. The dial seems good, as well as the hands, and I'm guessing that the crown is original and something that should stay. My intention is to get the movement serviced, the case tidied up (but not polished), and the strap replaced with an OEM strap and buckle. Anything else? Other suggestions are very welcome.
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