General Discussion & Chat: My grandfather's wrist-watch, 0 by Dinu

Dinu wrote:
It is a Favre-Leuba Zenith, Swiss-make. My grandfather got married in 1914 and this wrist-watch was for that occasion. He used to wear it regularly. Its case is silver. Not too sure about its steel chain whether it is original or replaced. Now I use it occasionally. About 15 years ago while I was wearing it, I had an occasion to clap hard at some picnic. Much to my dismay, the machine fell out of the case (the glass can be opened like a door to aid blind people I presume) and the porcelain dial broke into small pieces around the *ten O'clock* area. I repaired it satisfactorily. The balance wheel had broken and so was the winding rod. There was no one who could repair, even though I knew all the mechanisms, I had to give it to someone. I desperately wanted to see it working again. Finally, I found a man in our office who repaired watches as a hobby and so I gave him this watch telling its sentimental importance. He kept with him for 2 years and after many reminders, he came up with the repaired watch in 1993. He has done a good job and I am happy to be wearing it again. The white dial and the Roman numerals are simply my favourites! This one is very special. Back to life after the accident. I make it a point not to clap while wearing this watch.