What I mean to say is, what do YOU think? We are buying it or wearing it so what does it matter? Only you know if it sings to you. But if you are doubting it, then probably move along.
of writing down as much of the history as possible and keeping the story with the watch for future generations. It's so rare that such a complete history accompanies a watch, it would be a shame for it to be forgotten.
Do you much about the history of the watch seeing as it has been in your family for so long? What happened to it with regards to the dial and crown? A very uncommon watch you have there.