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     Sammyboy New member Username: Sammyboy Post Number: 1 Registered: 11-2006 Rating: N/A |
I just purchased this Memovox. The case back could not be opened and is all scratched up. The crystal and bazel are scratched as well and it sometimes gets stuck and stops! Not good! It looked so good, that I had to take a gamble on it in the hopes of restoring it. A couple of repair shops here in Miami could not open it up, so I sent it to a restoration expert who quoted me $1400- for a complete restoration. Is the watch worth putting so much money into it? and any idea about the year and authenticity? Thanks   | ||
| Ilja Moderator Username: Ilja Post Number: 199 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Well, when a watchmaker is not able to open it, the watchmaker is not worth to spend any time with him. A $1,400 restauration estimate is up the roof. That�s actually what the manufacturer will quote. I�m sure Zaf and his experts can help you. At the moment he is overseas but will return in less than a week. It�s an original watch, mid 60�s production, movement is a caliber 825. Ilja | ||
| Clavi New member Username: Clavi Post Number: 1 Registered: 11-2006 Rating: N/A |
from what I see on the picture, the 'damages' and scratches are very minor and should be easy to fix, not to mention the scratches on the crystal that you could even fix yourself if they are not too deep with some polywatch or similar product. Now for the movement of course you will need a decent watchmaker, but if as you say the watch normally runs and sometimes stops, a simple movement service (i.e. cleaning) should be enough. And you should get away with both the cosmetic and movement work for far less than 1400$. Actually I would say even up to 1000$ less. Otherwise, your watch, and especially the dial look beautiful and in very good condition. I have the same one which is much less well preserved unfortunately (though mine is running fine!). | ||
| Sammyboy New member Username: Sammyboy Post Number: 2 Registered: 11-2006 Rating: N/A |
Thank you guys for the quick response. I have already asked for my watch back. I hope to get a reply from Zaf upon his return. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 2232 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Send er over. I have most parts for these if needed. Zaf | ||
| Ljw New member Username: Ljw Post Number: 1 Registered: 06-2007 Rating: N/A |
Zaf, finally through this forum I have found the watch I inherited from my late Dad. This is the exact model. I'm glad Sammyboy posted this pic! Could you please tell me what it is and what it may be worth in good condition. | ||
| Ljw New member Username: Ljw Post Number: 2 Registered: 06-2007 Rating: N/A |
Actually, I believe the back of Dad's is gold not steel. Thanks. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 2686 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Around $1600 for a gold top/steel back. |