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Vintage Bessa 20 ATM Diver Watch withOrange Patina, Runs Strong FOR PARTS/REPAIR
Vintage Bessa 20 ATM Diver Watch withOrange Patina, Runs Strong FOR PARTS/REPAIR

FOR REPAIR – while the movement runs strong and keeps accurate time over an approximate 38 hour power reserve period, the crown/stem pull out. It can be pushed back in and wound without issue but the date and time cannot be set. Given this issue and considering the movement’s unknown service history, a complete overhaul…

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Vintage Sheffield Day-Date Diver Watch withMint Dial, Runs Strong FOR PARTS/REPAIR
Vintage Sheffield Day-Date Diver Watch withMint Dial, Runs Strong FOR PARTS/REPAIR

While the movement runs strong it tends to run anywhere from 45 minutes to more than an hour slow at the end of its approximate 38 hour power reserve period. And while the date wheel rolls over the day wheel does not. Additionally, occasionally after winding the crown several full revolutions there will be a…

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Vintage Zodiac Sea Skate Diver Watch withSigned Crown, Runs Strong FOR PARTS/REPAIR
Vintage Zodiac Sea Skate Diver Watch withSigned Crown, Runs Strong FOR PARTS/REPAIR

FOR REPAIR – The movement runs about 7 minutes fast by the end of its approximate 38 hour power reserve period. And while the time can be set without issue when the crown is wound too quickly it will occasionally sound like crunching lettuce. I’ve noticed that if the crown is wound very slowly this…

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