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FOR PARTS/REPAIR – Although the movement runs strong it does run significantly fast, gaining more than two hours by the end of its approximate 41 hour power reserve period. Given this and considering that the movement shows no clear signs of ever having been serviced a complete overhaul is long overdue and required. This seldom seen vintage 1974 Caravelle has a matte off-white “T-WEST GERMANY-T” signed dial that is in lovely but not perfect condition as it has some edge wear. The lume, which remains fully intact and no longer glows after being exposed to bright light, has aged to buttermilk hue on the hands and to a richer golden buttermilk hue on the dial. In my humble opinion the contrast in patina presents beautifully. The chrome-plated case, which appears to have retained its original finish, shows honest wear and brassing. The outer edge of the case back is stamped “SELF WINDING BASE METAL BEZEL STAINLESS STEEL BACK WATER RESISTANT” with “N4″ stamped in the center along with the personalized inscriptions T. The crystal shows scratching. The quickset date function works flawlessly by manually rolling over a new date and then moving the hour hand repeatedly between the 19.5 and 24 hour marks until the desired date has been reached. After recently winding the original, non-screwdown “C” stamped crown 39 full revolutions the movement had gained more than two hours by the end of its approximate 41 hour power reserve period. The crown winds smoothly. Given that the movement runs a significantly fast and considering that it has likely never been serviced (there are no visible watchmaker service markings on the inside of the case back or on the movement) a complete overhaul is long overdue and required. This watch measures approximately 35 mm excluding the crown, approximately 37.5 mm including the crown and approximately 18 mm between the lugs. Case thickness, measured from the bottom of the case back to the top of the fixed bezel, is approximately 8 mm. Including the crystal case thickness measures approximately 10 mm. Given that the movement runs significantly fast and considering that it has likely never been serviced a complete overhaul is required. As such no warranties, express or implied, are attached with the sale of this watch. Vintage means old and while my personal belief is that old-school means better quality and workmanship, things can and do go wrong from time to time. Any servicing costs going forward are your responsibility. And please study the 12 high magnification pictures carefully as they are part of the description and serve as an accurate representation of the condition of this watch.

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VINTAGE WEST END CASE WITH MIDO CAL 1300 MANUAL WINDING CHRONOGRAPH MOVEMENT. CASE HAS DENTS, CASE PUSHER HAVE BEEN SEALED, DONT KNOW WHY. SO CASE IS DAMAGED. PLEASE SEE PICS CAREFULLY. The item “VINTAGE WEST END CASE, MIDO CAL 1300 MOVEMENT PARTS, REPAIR, PROJECT” is in sale since Thursday, June 08, 2017. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Wristwatches”. The seller is “govs_m2002″ and is located in BANGALORE, KARNATAKA. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: WEST END
• Gender: Men’s
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• Features: Chronograph
• Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
• Display: Analog
• Case Finish: Matte
• Case Size: 36MM APPROX
• Model: CHRONOGRAPH
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
• Year of Manufacture: 1940-1949

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