Barn find Breitling Chronograph, parts or repair?

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Found this watch recently for a good price but was bummed to realize there is a big scratch on the dial. The dial appears original and with patina but that scratch really messes it up! The case is worn but is mainly tarnished and would look a lot better ultrasonically cleaned. I can hear the watch tick when shaken but none of the pushers work. Would this be a parts watch to sell off or should I seek to get it repaired? Thoughts?
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That's rather nice, no way a parts watch, it will come up amazingly with a new glass, service and a case clean.
What a lucky find!

Is it a Breitling strap?
 
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No breitling strap unfortunately. I paid $300 for it and here it is cleaned up a bit. Could still be better but the scratch on the dial still bugs me!!

 
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Seems like a matter of personal taste, but I think the scratch would bother me also. And once it has your attention, I'm not sure you will be able to ignore it.
 
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If you search long enough you might find either a NOS dial or a good replacement.