http://www.chiefmag.com/issues/4/profiles/Haruo-Suekichi/
When I pay of the scooter and get another vehicle, so it's not my only means of transport, I think instead of just repainting the scooter, maybe revisioning it in a steam punk style might be a cool project.
Replace the chrome with brass. Ad some artistic touches. As the engine compartment is huge, put a window into that area, but then obscure the view of the engine with a layered array of gears.
Hmmm.....
[ Edit The catalog for the watches can be found here: http://www.eager-beavers.net/products/shouhin_guide.cgi?temp=TMP0 According to the article, the watches are all hand made and range from $100-$200. The one I'm lusting for is http://www.eager-beavers.net/products/info.cgi?temp=TMP0&id=198 ]