A friend of mine once tried to overhaul a rep from scratch — new movement, re-lumed dial, custom crystal. It ended up costing more than buying a new, higher-tier one. Looked great though! Sometimes it’s more about the satisfaction of doing it yourself than the value. But if you don’t have the tools or patience, it’s better to leave it untouched.
A friend of mine once tried to overhaul a rep from scratch — new movement, re-lumed dial, custom crystal. It ended up costing more than buying a new, higher-tier one. Looked great though! Sometimes it’s more about the satisfaction of doing it yourself than the value. But if you don’t have the tools or patience, it’s better to leave it untouched.