hi everyone

i just won this one today, I'm a newbie in vintage to be honest...
what do you think about it?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-STAINL...n4oVJy8chl%2FCMlhWIdc%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=ncPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

you think she needs to be serviced or restored? i'm looking for a pro, who will not ask me one of my kidney...
thx

 

Welcome to the forum.

Unfortunately you've bought a real dog.

Poorly refinished dial and a very sad movement which may not even be salvageable.

Even the cost of a service, let alone any kind of restoration will put this one beyond its value.

Return it or cancel the sale if you can.

Sorry.

 

Well the seller described as a parts watch and provided pictures. So clearly it needs to be restored or serviced
The watch needs to be fully disassembled and overhauled and will definitely need a few new parts. I don't know what the cost will be but when its all said and done the money you put in will be far more than the watch is worth.

 

really?
i didn't paid it yet, so will cancel it.

thanks

 

You may be lucky and the seller will accept a cancellation but on what grounds do you wish to cancel?
The listing looks pretty clear, it is a parts watch, you are buying a watch that may have a few parts that are worth something.

 

Nice - just cancel it
As a buyer you should have done your home work before completing what is supposed to be a legally binding contract. So now the seller will have to file a cancelation, wait for a few days before its all processed until he can list the item again.

 

you're right, will do my home work next time

 

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