Another reason why I can’t wear vintage is bc I manage to break modern movements/watches (including master chronometers from omega, and rugged modern Rolexes and Sinn’s), so I can only imagine the costs I’ll incur needing to repair vintage watches.
I have had a few vintage pieces…I had one with similarly faded insert…I will get another someday to complement the BLNR…I am with you on the love for the GMTs! ...