Right.
I have had a play with this one, measured with verniers, and 10X magnifying loupe.
I showed it to a mate who wears a gen Sub from 1983.
He pointed out the faults.
I have checked the accuracy, and it has gained 10 seconds since I got it in the mail. Good enough for me!
I have decided to strip it, eutectic weld in 304 stainless pins, use a black Nato strap, ALA Bond, put in a new nameless and dateless black dial which I will make from scratch, using my GID powder, which glows REALLY bright for 12 hours, and make a tribute style watch.
I might use the same hands, or find wider ones for better GID effect.
I will remove the bezel, and bleach it a bit, and sand it down to recess it a bit. I will make a new flat pearl, using the same GID powder and epoxy.
While I am not a watchmaker, I have done similar fine work with knives, and firearms.
I will take pics as I go, and post them here, if that is alright?
Wish me luck!