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Hi guys, I've recently got the watch bug and got my dad's old quartz seiko watch model 7n43-9041 which unfortunately is dead. Am trying to fix it as a surprise for him and need to find a replacement movement for the watch. The actual movement in the watch says 7N43A 2 on it (picture attached)...

Hello, Like the title say, I would like to restore my Seiko watch pictured below. I acquired it for free from someone who did not want it anymore. It is pretty beat up. When I acquired it, it was in working condition and still had the other strap, which has since tore off. I assume it would...

I'm waiting for some spare parts to arrive so I took up an idea that I have had for a long time: restoring and / or making custom dials. I want to try treatments of various types to polish, paint and print dials. Long ago I took apart a pocket watch that finally ended up in the spare parts...

Hello G-shock gurus! I am in need of your assistance. 15 years ago, my parents gifted me a G-shock (G-353B) after graduating bootcamp. This watch was worn every day during my service and had seen a change of straps during that time which resulted in me losing the original one. I would love to...

Hello watchuseek I am trying to figure out what watch did my grandfather own, and whether it would be worth trying to get it serviced/restored? Any thoughts or advice would be great. I cannot recognize this company/manufacturer.

I picked up this beauty at a local antique store. Watch is in very good condition, possibly unworn with original bracelet and only very faint scratching that can be buffed out. I have the instruction booklet, warranty booklet, guarantee booklet with retailer stamps, and Seiko-stamped baggy with...

Hello all. I ordered a french crystal regulator clock from ebay. with the mercury pendulum, everything was fine, aside from they did not remove the movement (Which is held in by 3 small pins) while also not putting next to any packing inside. so the movement was holding on by one pin and the...

Hello All. I'm looking for some input in a restore project I've taken on. I got this clock on bid for rather cheap so thought why not get it into good shape again. once I got it. I've noticed that the one pillar is cracked so both warrant replacement. Regardless I don't like them none the less...

Hi~ I buy and resell used watches on eBay. Many times I come across watches that are in bad shape cosmetically but still function properly internally. Usually the cystals are all scratched up, the steel case and bracelet is heavily scratched and scuffed... In general it is a mess. I would like...

So, I'm fixing up/restoring an elgin 760 movement that belonged to my grandfather and it is missing the 'Click.' Does anyone know where I can buy this piece? It seems Otto Frei doesn't stock them and I've been desperately trying to search the web. Or, if does anyone have the measurements so I...

Hello WUS, I have several watches that need repair and restoration work. The problem is finding a reputable, reliable, and affordable repairman in my area is tough as I live in the middle of nowhere with lack of a better description. I live in central Pennsylvania about 50 minutes directly...

Gents (and ladies) I know little (make that nothing) about restoring vintage time pieces. I am curious about the difficulty in taking a somewhat worn Omega Seamaster Pro 200m Pre-Bond and making it look a bit closer to its original form. My areas of concern on the watch pictured below would...

Hi Everyone, I am selling a watch that is in desperate need of restoration. The movement is a high grade, antique Patek Philippe pocket watch movement, the case is a custom 18k Pink Gold case built for the movement. The movement is not running and the face and hands are missing. What you see...

Having spent months researching the various Speedmaster Professional changes over the years, including the many helpful posts on WUS by many of you, I would like to get your thoughts on this watch: Omega Speedmaster Caliber 321 Model S105 012 65 Selected by NASA Very RARE | eBay It appears to...

I would appreciate your recommendations for a repair service in the USA, ideally in the Boston area, experience with Breitlings to work on my 1953 Navitimer. Thanks!

Hi, I recently picked up a 1945 Elgin A-11 and am considering restoring the watch. the watch to my knowledge has two issues; the lugs are very worn and I wouldn't trust them and it is missing the second hand. I have never fixed a watch before, but was wandering if anyone could point me in the...

This watch belonged to a relative of mine and I am thinking of restoring it for sentimental reasons. But it also seems to be an interesting watch. Why the name Missilemaster? What quality is Octo watches? (There are serialnumbers.) The design seems to be from the seventies. The dial says 25...

Hey guys, I have just discovered this website and found it to be a great outlet to my watch needs. I am clearly new, so dont punish me if im posting this in the wrong place. So recently I was given a watch, and its in pretty rough shape. Id really like to restore it but havent the slightest...

Hello I have an old Zenith watch that my Grand father left me. I have spent countless hours trying to research when it was made and to see if it is worth restoring. If I were to restore it what would be the best way? to send it to a local watch maker or the actual Zenith repair centre. its a...