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I have a chance to pick up one of these in non-working condition for $50. According to the owner it just needs a mainspring, but after playing with it a bit I think it may need a little more than that. I pulled out the crown and couldn't get the hands to move, but could get the date to change. This is one of the Porsche Design looking ones and is head only. My question to you guys is if you think it would be worth the trouble to get it fixed?
I own two of them and find the 70's 17 jewel 7750 movement more accurate than the new 25 jewel version. I suspect that a repair may cost more than finding one that is in good condition on eBay. That is what I did. The original one that I purchased in the 70's needs major work so rather than spend the money for a less than perfect result, I found one in very good condition on the bay for under $300.00. One day, I will have the other one repaired since black crowns, pushers and bracelets are once again available. Last time I took it in, black was not an available color for any of the steel components. mine needed. All the movement needs is a cleaning but, without being able to replace the crown and bracelet, I decided to wait. I wonder if the seller would allow you to take it into a watchmaker for a quote?
cfoster wrote: I own two of them and find the 70's 17 jewel 7750 movement more accurate than the new 25 jewel version. I suspect that a repair may cost more than finding one that is in good condition on eBay. That is what I did. The original one that I purchased in the 70's needs major work so rather than spend the money for a less than perfect result, I found one in very good condition on the bay for under $300.00. One day, I will have the other one repaired since black crowns, pushers and bracelets are once again available. Last time I took it in, black was not an available color for any of the steel components. mine needed. All the movement needs is a cleaning but, without being able to replace the crown and bracelet, I decided to wait. I wonder if the seller would allow you to take it into a watchmaker for a quote?
Clyde You're right about the cost. A service alone starts around the $275 mark, and that's before parts. I just kinda liked the look of it, but feel like it needs more than a mainspring. I've countered with an offer of $30, but it won't hurt my feelings any if he says no. I just wanted to sound out the more experienced members here to see if you guys had similar thoughts to mine. Thanks.
