to the point most would consider crazy
My Tornek-Rayville, Benrus Type I / IIs etc. etc. I see this watch as my "fun project watch" - one where provenence and condition i care less about than just enjoying. As for "finding things in the wild" as you state - i've found originals in the wild (a number of well known sellers offer the original) for sale and the simple fact is a California dialed Panerai is a little out of my reach at $60K plus ! I'm having fun with this one which was the point of buying it to begin with ... Have fun with yours as well and if you find those blued hands let me know if there's an extra pair !
Best Regards from N.M.
Billy