| Author | Message | ||
     Bart New member Username: Bart Post Number: 1 Registered: 05-2008 Rating: N/A |
Hello everybody. This week I purchased this nice looking vintage 18K gold JLC watch with a caliber 800 CW according to the seller. Watch Bart  However it was brought to my attention that parts were missing from the second hand (which obviously isn't there). Movement Bart  Is it common practice to remove these parts? And is it possible to restore? I actually think the watch looks better without the second hand, but I want the watch to be complete. Thanks, | ||
| Bart New member Username: Bart Post Number: 2 Registered: 05-2008 Rating: N/A |
More pics here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=3202 47896090 | ||
| Bart New member Username: Bart Post Number: 3 Registered: 05-2008 Rating: N/A |
Anybody? | ||
| Ilja Moderator Username: Ilja Post Number: 230 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
In some cases movements were delivered without second hand drive train, but mainly sub second rectangular movements. In this particular case the parts seem to be removed by an unskilled person as you can see a scratch. Finding the parts will be a challenge, perhaps buying a steel donor watch is your best bet. | ||
| Bart New member Username: Bart Post Number: 4 Registered: 05-2008 Rating: N/A |
Thanks for the info, much appreciated. |