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·So, as some of you know, I'm building up a 145.012-68 NASA replica watch.
I am collecting parts, and am capable of doing the build, but not confident in my overhaul skillset to trust myself not to ham-fist the hairspring or some other avoidable error servicing the chronograph movement myself. Plus I'd rather it be in the hands with a better ability to acquire replacement parts if needed. Movement is "clean" (no corrosion) but runs -60 sec a day. Beat error 1ms so just needs a cleaning and lube. I don't see excessive wear, chewed up screws or other indications of hack work in the past.
Is there a watchmaker out there sympathetic to my needs? One who would overhaul my movement without making me jump through hoops, sign waivers and/or pay a king's ransom for said work?
Further, I may be interested in having this watchmaker relume a dial and hands to match, and if so, perhaps go "all-in" for the assembly as well. But I am more than capable of the assembly, just not good (enough) with reluming and not good enough overhauling a chronograph at this point and don't get enough practice to hope for that.
I'm in CT if that matters.
PS also need case engraving done. I have a lead on the shop that did the original face plates for Mark Levinson, but this is not flat (well, the caseback is, but not the lug side).
Thanks in advance to all!
I am collecting parts, and am capable of doing the build, but not confident in my overhaul skillset to trust myself not to ham-fist the hairspring or some other avoidable error servicing the chronograph movement myself. Plus I'd rather it be in the hands with a better ability to acquire replacement parts if needed. Movement is "clean" (no corrosion) but runs -60 sec a day. Beat error 1ms so just needs a cleaning and lube. I don't see excessive wear, chewed up screws or other indications of hack work in the past.
Is there a watchmaker out there sympathetic to my needs? One who would overhaul my movement without making me jump through hoops, sign waivers and/or pay a king's ransom for said work?
Further, I may be interested in having this watchmaker relume a dial and hands to match, and if so, perhaps go "all-in" for the assembly as well. But I am more than capable of the assembly, just not good (enough) with reluming and not good enough overhauling a chronograph at this point and don't get enough practice to hope for that.
I'm in CT if that matters.
PS also need case engraving done. I have a lead on the shop that did the original face plates for Mark Levinson, but this is not flat (well, the caseback is, but not the lug side).
Thanks in advance to all!