clem2192 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Any movement specialists able to help... I have got my heart set on a gen cal. 3135 movement for my TC 16610 Sub build, there is currently a NOS cal. 3135 movement on the bay that I am considering placing a cheeky bid on but says 'needs a service' as has been sitting and not running. Trouble is its right at the very top end of my budget already so factoring in a service would blow the budget completly. My question is would it really need a full service if it has never been in a watch or would it run ok and 'loosen' and 'free' up given a bit of time ?? Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrickvilleboy Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 If its not running - it will most definitely need service. Not really such thing as "breaking in" period. A service would put you back another 400-600$ 3135 (in working condition) sell for over $2K so you do the math Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymanmatt Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Lots of reasons for it not to be running, some of them very costly. I would at least try to find a working movement. Then a minor service could do the trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 (edited) You'd be better off finding a Yuki 3135, with gen dial and hands (in more ways than one). Cost certainly, and it would look better than having a gen movement with rep dial and hands. Edited September 26, 2013 by tomhorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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