This is my brother Tim's watch. The crystal had a deep gouge in the center and it was difficult to read the time. This was a mineral crystal and the gouge was so deep that polishing it out was not an option, hence the watch required a new crystal. [...]

Watch Description: 1940s La Marne men's watch. Manual wind. A. Schild 1002 movement. Most likely radioactive dial. Original Assessment: The watch was wound tight but would not run. The hand setting worked. Parts replaced: Setting lever spring Ratchet wheel screw Barrel arbor Mainspring Caseback gasket Crystal Spring bars to [...]