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IWC Mechaquartz Worth a punt?


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1 hour ago, watchweasol said:

I would think any IWC is a good bet seeing the prices they command, https://thewatchbloke.co.uk/2015/05/05/iwc-mecaquartz-chronograph/        Have a look at this link If you are contemplating a repair job might be able to pick up a few pointers.    cheers

Thank you for the link.

I took a punt and bought it, the movement looks nice & complete and the dial looks in very good condition, if a little grubby!

That now gives me a couple of nice projects to play with!

 

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16 minutes ago, watchweasol said:

That should keep you busy for a while, good price I take it seen some retail at £5,000.plus

£100 plus shipping. I thought that was reasonable. I’m sure it will keep me busy for months but should make a lovely watch once finished. 

Time to trawl the internet and see if I can get hold of any info and diagrams.....

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