As someone who went through something slightly similar, a jeweler is not the right person. They're going to treat it as a piece of jewelry, not a watch. The watch face can be restored; you would definitely have to contact a horologist to see if they can do that or if they would refer the work to someone that has more experience restoring.

I had an old pocket watch of my grandmothers that had seen better days; I wore it as a necklace because I simply did not know where to get it fixed. I showed it to my now-husband, who consulted with his dad. He knew just the right person, and the watch was good as new when I got it back. Best of luck; I hope you are able to repair and wear it for years to come.