A Possible Backyard Jackpot

As Steven eyed the mud-caked watch he had unearthed, thoughts of untold riches danced in his head. Tales of unassuming old watches fetching fortunes at auctions echoed through his mind—some of these relics, particularly ancient luxury brands, had turned their finders into millionaires overnight.

Eager to unveil its secrets and possibly its value, he was tempted to wash away the years under a stream of water. But Mary’s quick intervention halted his actions. “That could ruin it,” she warned, understanding that some discoveries demand more delicate handling. Their journey into the watch’s past was starting. But in the pursuit of revealing the past, Steven faced a costly decision.