I don't have a period watch collection, I know a little about watches, and have a couple of pieces. A semi educated watch purchaser. Having said that, there is no way I would buy this, with the dial that it exhibits. Movement may be great, case has potential, in fact I like it, but what were they thinking with that dial and those hands? Hopefully as Jeff says, some will see this and say yes. Not me. There other releases (that I have seen) that thankfully dwarf this particular watch.