The rehaut has a break in it from the factory. This is normal.
Here is an expanded picture of the movement:
You can see that some of the plating has worn off the top edge of the rotor and along the automatic winding bridge at around 2 o’clock.
This likely means that there is an issue with the automatic winding rotor bearings. Very common issue and can be repaired. That, along with the rust near the crown tells me that this watch is going to need a proper service and some replacement parts. That’s going run you close to $400 to $500 depending on where you are and you may need to add another $100 or so if you need a crown.
You’ll need to take that cost into account in your final price.
gatorcpa
The seller told me it has been serviced. I hope the issue has been fixed.
Yeah, watch coming from a service shouldn't have visible rust. Minimum done is an Evapo-rust bath for a rusted stem to get it clean.
Other than that the watch looks very nice. But with that visible rust on the stem one can't be sure if the movement is hiding some level or corrosion. So unless the seller has photos of the movement parts disassembled showing all clean I would take the watch in servicing if buying it.
are you concerned with the scuff on the bridge or you feel it is not a big problem?
