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They are expensive and hard to get the base caliber is a Frederic Piguet Cal.8310 they are used by Cartier and Ebel watches some parts are available check the wholesale suppliers, whole movements can be found on Ebay but are very expensive.

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Sadly its the way of the world, I think the parts are more readily available at U.S wholesalers but complete movements are like rocking horse droppings, I wouldn't buy a Cartier my self, but my partner wanted a Tank watch so I bought her a 1960's manual wind one at least I know I can service and find parts for it, but the modern quartz ones I would give a wide berth, considering Cartier charge £340.00 pounds to service a basic quartz movement.

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Thanks for the replies, I had tried cousins but as you say they are restricted, there was a chap on eBay but he has sold his last one (£230) l am pretty sure the problem with the one I have is a broken centre jewel as I took it apart to have a look and it was a bugger to get back together with that magnetic rotor and the wheels being all under one plate. The eBay seller says he might get another in a few months so my customer is happy to wait.

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