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SOLD Ruhla Diver FREE NEEDS REPAIR / Service

  1. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Aug 18, 2021

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    I have been going through drawers and I have decided to move on any watches that might absorb too much effort on my part - that is finding the right watchmaker and parts etc.

    I bought this in Prague, about five years after the city was released from Communism. The watch shop owner had been an academic in communist times and had zero business experience, but was muddling along as he lost his position in the transition - like a lot of people.

    Anyway, I got a lovely Omega from him, which I am keeping and this, which if I am not careful will divert me too much.

    Free to anyone in UK with the hope that you will get it working and post the story on OF. Even though it's not an Omega.

    I don't have a tool to open it, and as I said, I don't want to spend another second worrying about it. (It's really attractive, I ought to fix it, I don't know who to send it to, I don't want to get distracted, etc etc etc)

    Runs intermittently - needs service/repair. Crown will wind and adjust hands, but sometimes hands do not disengage when you wind the crown in.

    I could sell it, I suppose, but I am happy to send it to someone who will get it going again - If you sell it good luck to you. I just want to see it resurrected.

    If you want it let me know, with your address in UK only, I will send it out.

    First come, first served

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  2. MTROIS Aug 18, 2021

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    Lovely GMT bezel. Cool watch @Spacefruit
    I am sure a talented OF member will give it back its life… and very generous of you.
     
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  3. Tri-national-man Aug 19, 2021

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    Hi, lets start a free watch givaway thread!
    Here is my “needs a service/sorting out” free watch!
    Cincaset 1970s diver style watch..Unable to open screw down case back. “Pin movement” not running.
    Free to UK OF member..
    I will cover postage
    Dm me address.. First come first serve!
    Like Mr @Spacefruit, I would like this sweet little retro watch resurrected and loved by next owner..
    Thank you mr @Spacefruit for idea for a giveaway!
     
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  4. JimJupiter Aug 19, 2021

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    Would never thought to see a Ruhla here at OF :D
     
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  5. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Aug 19, 2021

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    Home Found!
    You know who you are
    Looking forward.
    I love the idea of the Give Away Thread!
     
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  6. Tri-national-man Aug 19, 2021

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    Here are more pics of my unclaimed free watch! Very little info on the web on this one..
    Base metal case french(?) watch with bi directional rotating bezel ..
    Free to do whatever.. Lets continue the story behind this watch, me first.. Found on Totnes Antique market, Devon; Paid £40 for it.
     
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  7. Tri-national-man Aug 19, 2021

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    More pics
     
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  8. MTROIS Aug 19, 2021

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    @Spacefruit : You may want to rename this thread then…