After taking out my Ebel 1911 from the safe, the dial, numerals, and hands were discolored to the tune of $600 for repair.
They said storing the watch with the crown out dried out the movement.
Imagine my surprise when I unwrapped my new
Accutron Innsbruck today. They recommend storing the watch with the crown out to save on battery life.
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