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Depending on type of crystal, it can be fitted by tension ring, friction fit, cementing. All the above are relatively easy, in my experience. If you are unsure, perhaps a word, demonstration, from your watchmaker, would be advisable.

You may find the design of the 1930’s ‘Omega Marine’ can offer some help/inspiration?

Hmm Sounds very goldylopper. Is he related to Stanley Unwin?

POLJOT TRAVELLER chronograph. Cal: 3133, 23 jewel.

I believe (& others) that the Coventry Watch Co was a small group of retailers/jewellers that got together in sourcing watches, movements, from overseas. However, from vast records at my disposal, am unable to find definitive proof an organisation/company was officially registered (which happens sometimes). In 1876 a group of traditional Coventry watchmakers came together & formed the Coventry Cooperative Watch Manufacturing Society (CCWMS). This group strongly objected to the new ‘modern’ machine method of making timepieces. They carried on the traditional way of hand crafting watches until about 1918?, when the company was dissolved.

Superb! I applaud your decision to restore.

Must confess for also having a fetish for square(ish) cases. A selection of square... Cushion... Tonneau... Curvex... Rectangular...

Agreed! It can be a thin line between conservation & restoration, thankfully, I didn’t have any doubts about choosing the former (this time).

Honour, as it winds, sets, & runs nicely, have only given the case, crystal, dial, a superficial clean. This time, in respect to the person who gifted it, along with her father (who originally owned it) forces record, is as much as I will do. It deserves to carry it’s, time endured, embellishments with some dignity, IMHO.

Recently came across this curio... Circa 1940's Paul Ditisheim. Cal: ETA 811, 15 jewel (made exclusively for Solvil). Informed that it, & the wearer, survived the rigours of WW2... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Ditisheim

Bet he wished he'd bought the FORD (County)...

ALPINIST. Cal: 6R15, 23 jewel.

Much like a Submariner & the Steinhart Ocean One. They both do the job very well! *Plus, you can actually buy the Steinhart.

Oi! Cheeky bu$$er, @yokel & I resemble that remark.

Great choice! Wear in good health, Sir.