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I am in love with this watch, is it a scam ?

Petitiscuit
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I want to buy my firdt watch and I am on low budget, I saw this watch and fell in love with it !
here are all the information I could get :
-under the hour VI it is written : 761swiss6244
and in the back : Stainless steel back. Below the number 2015206
Thanks for your time !

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Waltesefalcon
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What's the price? If it works, you like it, and it doesn't cost much, I say go for it. To the best of my knowledge no one is trying to fake quartz Longines, they aren't particuarly sought after.
 
Petitiscuit
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It is 120€ What do you think about the price ?
The clock needs to switch the battery however.
 
Waltesefalcon
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I don't own any quartz watches, so I am a bad judge, but it seems high to me. Maybe someone else will come along with a better idea of what this is worth.
 
Dan S
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Petitiscuit Petitiscuit
It is 120€ What do you think about the price ?
The clock needs to switch the battery however.
The watch has basically zero value as a collectible, so it's entirely your decision about how much it's worth to you as a decorative and functional item.

If it's not running, how do you know that only a battery is needed?
 
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The watch has basically zero value as a collectible, so it's entirely your decision about how much it's worth to you as a decorative and functional item.

If it's not running, how do you know that only a battery is needed?

Good point.
 
Petitiscuit
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I managed to have it for 100 €
however I am not sure of anything concerning the issue with the watch. This watch belongs to the grandfather of the seller and seems in a good state. (I have hopes that it isn't a battery issue)
I always have been interested in the clock mechanisms and I wanted to learn a bit more about watches.
I will try to change the battery myself so that I can learn to do it. If you have tips feel free to tell me !
Thanks for all your answers and feel free if you have recommandation for a newcomer in the world of watches !!
 
Petitiscuit
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If you know some websites or have advices concerning how to repare it please tell me, I am sure it will be really helpful
 
TexOmega
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Petitiscuit Petitiscuit
If you know some websites or have advices concerning how to repare it please tell me, I am sure it will be really helpful

Can't be repaired, best you can hope for is buying an exact duplicate watch THAT IS RUNNING PROPERLY and wear it.

Good luck and Welcome to the Forum
 
CalgaryJim
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Petitiscuit Petitiscuit
I managed to have it for 100 €
however I am not sure of anything concerning the issue with the watch. This watch belongs to the grandfather of the seller and seems in a good state. (I have hopes that it isn't a battery issue)
I always have been interested in the clock mechanisms and I wanted to learn a bit more about watches.
I will try to change the battery myself so that I can learn to do it. If you have tips feel free to tell me !
Thanks for all your answers and feel free if you have recommandation for a newcomer in the world of watches !!
Since you like clock mechanisms, I’m assuming mechanical ones, you should buy a mechanical wrist watch or 3.
 
sathomasga
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TexOmega TexOmega
Can't be repaired, best you can hope for is buying an exact duplicate watch THAT IS RUNNING PROPERLY and wear it.

Good luck and Welcome to the Forum
I know zilch about Longines quartz movements, but I assume the movement is either a ETA or Ronda, perhaps re-labeled as Longines. Unless it's important to the OP to have a Longines-signed movement, I'd look to purchase a new movement from, say, Esslinger (in the US) or Cousins (UK). The biggest question would be whether a drop-in replacement is available today, but I'd think there's a decent chance of finding one.

If the OP is serious about working on the watch, replacing the movement is about as simple a repair as possible. There's not even a second hand to set. Some photos of the inside of the watch would be helpful for providing more details.
 
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TexOmega TexOmega
Can't be repaired, best you can hope for is buying an exact duplicate watch THAT IS RUNNING PROPERLY and wear it.

Good luck and Welcome to the Forum
it can't be repaired ?
 
sathomasga
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it can't be repaired ?
The movement cannot reasonably be repaired. It is, effectively, disposable.

First step is a new battery. If the watch runs, that's it.

If the watch doesn't run after a new battery is installed (correctly), then the next step is replacing the entire movement. The trick is finding another movement to replace the broken one. If you're lucky, you will be able to purchase a brand new movement that fits, probably at a cost of under $20 (USD). If you're not lucky, finding a replacement movement will require vigilance on eBay looking for a working watch with the same movement. That could be a years-long quest.
 
Petitiscuit
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Hi everyone,
here is an update on my situation.
I just recieved my watch. It is really a longines.
On the part with the battery it is written: diameter = 7.9 and H= 1.6 ( I guess it is the height)
Otherwise, it is written:
L761.2
and 54967642.
I guess the following battery would fit, what's your opinion ?

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sathomasga
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I guess the following battery would fit, what's your opinion ?
Yes, I think that battery will work. The correct batteries for the L761.2 calibre with a 1.6mm height are, according to the Longines Technical Manual: Renata 40, Varta 530, or UCAR 315. I think the battery shown is just a conflation of the last two.
By the way I don't have any tools do you have some recommandation ?
The only tool you need to install the battery is a small, flathead screwdriver. Loosen the screw that the arrow points to, and be sure to install the battery with the negative terminal "up" to match the "-" on the retaining clip.
 
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