First, I'm sorry for the sad conditions under which you acquired it. If it was up to me, I'd have the movement serviced by one of our trusted modders and have it thoroughly cleaned, and that's all. I wouldn't touch it other than that. You'll find the wear and signs of use will become more precious over time.
Prepare yourself... are you sitting down?
Yes, I went over to the dark side. The watches that I scorned as boring and pedantic all these years have suddenly become ... interesting. Check this out.
Definitely stick around this time, the old timers that pop in are the heart and soul of "who" we are here. It's that culture of brotherhood and sharp elbows that keeps us honest.
Some gen plexi crystals are impossible to find, and I've found Clarks to be very nice replacements. I smashed my last gen Superdome Tropic 39 and tried a few replacements... each one looked dull. A Clarks T19 floated up on the shores of Isla Nanuq and although its refraction is a little off, off-axis, its clarity and sparkle are outstanding.
We have just set up shop here for Adrian to provide his services. Not to let people get him confused with Adrian aka Athaya, he is here as "Ado213". Please see him under "Ado's Alchemy" in the Repairs and Modifications area.
Welcome aboard Adrian!