: Guys:

: I have a question for our NOS experts, as follows.

: If you were to be taking an NOS watch from the early 1970s (say,
: for example, a Cal 12 Autavia, Silverstone or Montreal), and
: wanting it to be operational as a working watch, what would you
: do in order to "wake it up" properly after these 35
: years asleep? Assume that it is true NOS; stored where it is
: dark and dry; never wound fully or worn; never opened or
: serviced. [Assume that it is not a Monaco (with unique seal
: issues); assume that it is Cal 12, not Cal 11 (with its known
: issues).]

: Would you need to fully overhaul / oil / replace the seals / etc /
: ? Anything in particular relating to the style of crystal and
: seals?

: Are there any particular recommendations or hazards in waking one
: of these, after all these years?

: And what might happen if it were awoken and worn on a daily basis,
: without any servicing? What would you expect to happen? [Assume
: that owner knew not to take it in the shower or swimming pool.]

: Jeff

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