WTF Did I Just Buy? 1930s 40mm 1 Button Chronograph

watchknut · Dec 7, 2016

François Pépin
I guess you are right!

On the pic in the link below it is even more clear:

http://www.cliniquehorlogere.ch/bas...harles-le-landeron/landeron-monopoussoir.html

Nice catch!

Is everything working correctly?

Arriving next week, seller says it functions correctly, so we will see.

Wondering if it makes sense to explore getting the case replated? Will probably just leave it be. Movement looks pretty robust.

François Pépin · Dec 7, 2016

I would not have the case replated. Some people can do a great job, but after that you will have a shiny case which will not really match the rest of the watch. And, obviously, you will no longer have a fully genuine watch. Moreover, to replate a rhodium like case, you have to get a perfectly polished base case, so your man will have to get off a lot of material considering the condition of your case.

watchknut · Dec 7, 2016

François Pépin
I would not have the case replated. Some people can do a great job, but after that you will have a shiny case which will not really match the rest of the watch. And, obviously, you will no longer have a fully genuine watch. Moreover, to replate a rhodium like case, you have to get a perfectly polished base case, so your man will have to get off a lot of material considering the condition of your case.

Well then...leaving it "as is"! Thanks for the insight. will post better pics when it arrives.