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I just tested my CS and, facing down at the crown, you turn the crown COUNTERCLOCKWISE to advance the hands. I also tested a Panerai Submersible, Rolex Explorer, Zenith El Primero, JLC Reverso, Nomos Metro, Lange Saxonia, Grand Seiko SBGW, and Breguet La Tradition, and they all were the same as the

I know it's the same color that people use AS fauxtina, but this watch just is not a throwback at all, not trying to look like it's 40+ years old and has faded dial colors. On this watch I'd argue it's not fauxtina, it's just yellowish lume.

Two and a half months, staying in a home I own, no customs worries in the travel? I'd take a bunch!

Same wrist size (16cm), same desired PAMs (233 and 372 or something in that realm), same disappointment that makes me, every year or two, start thinking again, "Maybe I can do it...."

Enjoyed it thoroughly, and eventually sold it for multiples of what I paid. One of my few financially savvy watch moves!

Especially that steel silver dial version. So neat and clean looking!

This has been my constant favorite since acquiring it about a year ago. (Sorry about the recycled pic)