Movado/Zenith Datron HS 360 El Primero questionable repair

[Joseph7]

I recently purchase a Movado HS 360 on Ebay ( i know , don't hate me too much ) . I had one of these in the early 80's as a gift which is long since gone . I've always been seeking another & found a really nice example . After waiting for the authentication process ( questionable at best ) my local trusted watchmaker opened up the case and to my horror the reset hammer had been grinded/soldered over the set screw !


Vintage Movado/Zenith Datron HS360 | eBay


The original owner ( since 1974 ) states that he had the watch serviced @ Gray & Sons in Bal Harbor . He provided just the header of the repair ticket w/ the watch description , serial # and the invoice # but no detailed description of the work performed . I sent the seller an email with a pic and the current state of affairs & i'm waiting for a response . Even though he has a no return policy i'm sure that the item was misrepresented ( knowingly or not ) & i'll get satisfaction .


All of the function are working and the reset is working correctly ( but for how long ? ) and i'm currently checking the reserve time on it . .


I'm posting here on your site for any help you can provide and again please don't be too harsh . I'd appreciate any help.


Thanks in advance ,

Joseph-

 

[ken_hodson]

Nice watch. Whilst it must be disappointing that it has this issue, I would probably keep it and have it repaired. Such are the problems buying vintage. Can your watchmaker advise whether it is possible to repair/replace parts so that it is properly fixed? He or she can then service the watch at the same time and you're good to go.

 

[Scarecrow Boat]

ken_hodson

Nice watch. Whilst it must be disappointing that it has this issue, I would probably keep it and have it repaired. Such are the problems buying vintage. Can your watchmaker advise whether it is possible to repair/replace parts so that it is properly fixed? He or she can then service the watch at the same time and you're good to go.

I didn’t realize the OP created several threads on this, but you can see the outcome in their other thread

https://omegaforums.net/threads/movado-zenith-datron-hs-360-questionable-repair.172476/

 

[Joseph7]

ken_hodson

Nice watch. Whilst it must be disappointing that it has this issue, I would probably keep it and have it repaired. Such are the problems buying vintage. Can your watchmaker advise whether it is possible to repair/replace parts so that it is properly fixed? He or she can then service the watch at the same time and you're good to go.

I did decide to keep the watch and the seller agreed to refund $600 . I have a new reset hammer coming from Switzerland . It was too nice a watch in that condition to let it go .