NOS cal.3135 movement

[clem2192]

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

[marrickvilleboy]

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

[mymanmatt]

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

[tomhorn]

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