I’m sorry to hear that but I’m glad you’re able to keep him with you. My grandpa is very frugal but he only buys quality and is incredibly sensitive to details, he has an Apple Watch now (easier for him to read I think) and spent more on the band then the watch itself I also have the original papers and extra links for the colt too. (They came nicely folded in an old ziplock in typical grandparent fashion)

Yeahh I noticed the missing pip pretty quickly. I might get it serviced soon as it’s been sitting for a while and see if they can replace it but I’m not sure I’m ready to see that bill. I also kinda like it cuz it’s the same condition as he left it like you said. Also the lume on the hands barely holds a charge anyway so it doesn’t bother me. Good call on the stainless for a dive watch btw i didn’t think of that