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Vintage Helbros Day-Date Diver Watch withElgin AS 1914, Keeps Time FOR PARTS/REPAIR
Vintage Helbros Day-Date Diver Watch withElgin AS 1914, Keeps Time FOR PARTS/REPAIR

Although the AS 1914 manual wind movement keeps accurate time over an approximate 40 hour power reserve period and both the day and date wheels roll over as they should the crown is on unevenly. Although the crown/stem connection is solid occasionally the stem doesn’t want to engage the hands to set the time. When…

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Vintage Zodiac Sea Wolf Diver Watch withTropical Brown Dial, Runs FOR PARTS/REPAIR
Vintage Zodiac Sea Wolf Diver Watch withTropical Brown Dial, Runs FOR PARTS/REPAIR

FOR PARTS/REPAIR – Prior to the replacement crown recently unscrewing the movement had been running strong and keeping accurate time over an approximate 40 hour power reserve period. When I recently went to use the semi-quickset date function to scroll through nearly an entire month the crown unscrewed. It can be screwed back down and…

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Vintage Wittnauer Geneve 4000 Diver Watch withOrange Patina, Runs FOR PARTS/REPAIR
Vintage Wittnauer Geneve 4000 Diver Watch withOrange Patina, Runs FOR PARTS/REPAIR

FOR PARTS/REPAIR – Although the manual wind movement will sometimes run consistently other times it’ll stop sporadically. Additionally, after winding the crown the watch needs to be gently spun face down on a soft, flat surface in order to jump-start the seconds hand. Lastly, the case shows pitting. Given that the movement doesn’t run as…

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Vintage 1960’s Zodiac Sea Wolf Diver withMint Dial, Signed Crown FOR PARTS/REPAIR
Vintage 1960’s Zodiac Sea Wolf Diver withMint Dial, Signed Crown FOR PARTS/REPAIR

FOR PARTS/REPAIR ONLY – The automatic movement does not run. And while the date and time can be set without issue and the original crown winds smoothly when it’s turned counterclockwise it unscrews. Additionally the case back gasket has deteriorated and needs to be replaced as does the crystal. Given these issues and considering that…

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Vintage Cordura Sicura Sea-Gull Day-Date Diver withBlue Dial, FOR PARTS/REPAIR
Vintage Cordura Sicura Sea-Gull Day-Date Diver withBlue Dial, FOR PARTS/REPAIR

This vintage Cordura Sicura Sea-Gull watch is a unique find for collectors and enthusiasts alike. With a blue dial featuring Arabic numerals and non-numeric hour marks, this wristwatch is a casual yet stylish addition to any collection. The watch is made in Switzerland and has a mechanical (automatic) movement type with a push/pull crown and…

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Vintage 1966 Caravelle M6 Sea Hunter Devil Diver withPatina, Runs FOR PARTS/REPAIR
Vintage 1966 Caravelle M6 Sea Hunter Devil Diver withPatina, Runs FOR PARTS/REPAIR

FOR PARTS/REPAIR – The manual wind movement runs about 2 minutes fast by the end of its approximate 42 hour power reserve period. The time sets without issue and the crown winds smoothly. The bezel spins freely with no friction and it’s loose. The hands appear to be early replacements. This vintage 1966 Caravelle diver…

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Vintage North Star 15 ATM French Diver Watch withAll SS Case FOR PARTS/REPAIR
Vintage North Star 15 ATM French Diver Watch withAll SS Case FOR PARTS/REPAIR

He movement does not run, the crown/stem separates and cannot be wound nor can the hands be moved. A complete overhaul is required. This vintage 1960’s North Star diver has a black “FRANCE” only signed dial that shows considerable wear and signs of rust. The lume on the dial and hands no longer glows after…

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Vintage Swank German Diver withAged Blue Dial, Lorsa P75 Mvmt, Runs FOR PARTS/REPAIR
Vintage Swank German Diver withAged Blue Dial, Lorsa P75 Mvmt, Runs FOR PARTS/REPAIR

FOR PARTS/REPAIR – The Lorsa P75 manual wind movement will run for a few seconds at a time only after the watch has been gently spun face down on a flat surface. Although the date and time can be set the crown is fully wound, likely suggesting that the mainspring needs to be replaced. At…

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Chaumet Solid Steel Diver Bezel 36mm Quartz Chronograph Needs Parts & Repair
Chaumet Solid Steel Diver Bezel 36mm Quartz Chronograph Needs Parts & Repair

CHAUMET SOLID STEEL DIVER BEZEL 36MM QUARTZ CHRONOGRAPH NEEDS PARTS & REPAIR IN USED, NEEDS WORK OR FOR PARTS CONDITION. THE UPPER PUSHER IS BROKEN OFF AND LOST AS PICTURED. MOVEMENT IS RUNNING WELL AND KEEPING TIME.

Vintage Crosby 20 ATM All SS French Skin Diver Watch withLugholes FOR PARTS/REPAIR
Vintage Crosby 20 ATM All SS French Skin Diver Watch withLugholes FOR PARTS/REPAIR

FOR PARTS/REPAIR – The automatic movement does not run. The time can be set, the date wheel rolls over without issue and the crown winds smoothly. At a minimum a complete overhaul is required. This seldom seen vintage 1970’s Crosby diver, which came from the estate of its original owner, has under the damaged crystal…

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