FOR PARTS/REPAIR – The manual wind movement runs strong, albeit slow, losing about 50 minutes by the end of its approximate 41 hour power reserve period. The bezel insert is missing. At a minimum a complete overhaul is required. This vintage 1975 Bulova Caravelle diver has under the heavily scratched/gouged crystal a lovely black “T”…
Vintage 1970’s Bifora 115 Skin Diver Watch with10 ATM All SS Case FOR PARTS/REPAIR
FOR PARTS/REPAIR ONLY – The Bifora 115/1 manual wind. Movement does not run as the replacement crown has broken off the stem. As such neither the date nor time can be set. At a minimum a complete overhaul is required. This seldom seen vintage 1970’s Bifora 115 diver has a matte black dial that is…
Vintage Sears Sicura Diver withPatina, Baumgartner 158 31/7 Mvmt FOR PARTS/REPAIR
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The Baumgartner 158 31/7 automatic movement runs for a few seconds at a time only after the watch has been spun face down. While the day, date and time could until recently be set without issue the hour hand now cannot be moved manually, suggesting an issue with the cannon pinion. The bottom crown, which…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Vintage 1966 Caravelle M6 Sea Hunter Devil Diver withPatina, Runs FOR PARTS/REPAIR
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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…
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…