not everybody realizes or cares about the value of their "things", the guy likely has a nice car he's customized with uber-shiney 20" rims and a chrome hood to go with it. or maybe a Hummer in pink.
Although the brown leather strap looks great on it, I would have opted for something that compliments the blues. Something like this.
Wow just seeing this again. 10/10 would wear this watch. Best of luck in your restoration. I will hate to see this one go. ;-)
Sure if you want, I mean if you are gonna go all out, might as well go leopard, cant wait to see what funky thing comes out at Basel/SIHH