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So this depends on the watch, model, and intended purpose for me. For example, I like the old GMT's prior to the white gold surrounds. Now, if I were going to get one, im starting my own legacy and would wear it often. So I would be quite comfortable with a very clean case, say original, but new bracelet, service dial/hands, and perhaps even a new bezel. Why, because in that case, im not simply collecting the watch, but really like the look and want to have a watch that's functional and having it water resistant and with lume that works, adds to the functionality to me. Now, If I were to get a way 321 speedster, I would opt for as original as possible.
I have a U series 16610 and wear it often and its tritium and no longer holds a glow. I have toyed with getting a service dial/hands to bring back some of that functionality. Now given the watch was gifted to me by my deceased mother and worn by me during most of life's major moments in the last 25 years, IDK, its a struggle and for me personally depends very much on the watch.
I wanted a Seiko H558 (I have the new arnie and with 6.5 inch wrists its not the most versatile) and picked one up let year to wear. It did not bother me that the shroud and crystal not original, as I want to wear it any not worry, not as a museum piece.
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