Where in Italy is Aldo (Mil watches) situated?

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Callaway

·Mar 11, 2021

Does anybody know this, since it's no such info on his website?
Thinking about fixing the pip on my bezel at last.

 

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Franco

·Mar 11, 2021

He is in Campoformido, a suburb of Udine

 

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Callaway

·Mar 11, 2021

Thanks!

 

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Cuttysark

·Mar 12, 2021

I think it is not possibile to weld the triangle on your bezel. The high temperature will melt the bakelite insert 🙁

 

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Callaway

·Mar 12, 2021

Cuttysark

I think it is not possibile to weld the triangle on your bezel. The high temperature will melt the bakelite insert 🙁

Maybe you are right.... but the question is if a full restoration (pip and restoring the insert) of the bezel is worth it. What is your opinion on how much is a missing "pip/triangle" affect the price if I will sell the watch?

 

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Franco

·Mar 12, 2021

The insert is near-perfect, I would not touch it. There is a slight chance that somebody could stick it back with a tiny rivet , rather than micro welding

 

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Callaway

·Mar 12, 2021

Franco

The insert is near-perfect, I would not touch it. There is a slight chance that somebody could stick it back with a tiny rivet , rather than micro welding

Ok but the problem is that the original "pip"is gone........
Any idea how this affect the price/value?

 

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Franco

·Mar 12, 2021

Sorry, didn't know what you meant by pip. And honestly have no idea what is better/more valuable to have, a "pipped" redone bezel (including the pip) or a normal without.

I would not touch what is per se in excellent original condition, would rather see if some gifted artisan could reproduce and apply the "pip".