I recently acquired a watch that once belonged to my Grandfather.
It is a Bulova Accutron from 1969. The face is White with Black Numbers. The casing is gold.
On the face of the watch it reads "Bulova Accutron" - "RailRoad Approved"
I don't wear a watch often but considering the sentimental value (I never met my grandad but it is the only thing of his I have. My Father gave the watch to me and that lends it a lot of personal value for him to give me the last watch his father owned)
I know very little of watches and do not care if this watch has any value outside of what it means to me.
I do know that it needs a new battery. Is there anything I should consider though? Should I visit a watchsmith and have it checked out or anything?
Also the watch has a gold casing and a metal strap. I would most likely replace the strap with a black or brown leather strap and keep the orginal in safekeeping.
Any thoughts?
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