I have an orient automatic ‘FAG’ (lol because of the start of the serial number and because I’m gay and it was a gift from my boyfriend). It is open heart and that fascinates me because I am naturally curious and hate the unknown. I have always strived to seek an answer to something. Because of that, my boyfriend bought me an orient automatic with an open heart for our third-year anniversary. The open heart allows me to peer inside the watch on my wrist so that I can see how such a contraption works, as opposed to a solid dial which leaves me guessing or having to take off a watch and peer into its transparent case back to get my answer. It isn’t worth much to the average watch consumer, but I consider it my ultimate treasure and wear it every day. To me, it is invaluable because of what it stands for and because of the individual who gifted it to me.
I am rooting for your recovery, brother. In the meantime, where that watch with pride every day, not just on Thursdays!