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Looking for some help, I made an impulsive eBay buy and ended up with an enicar AR 1141. Completely my fault that I didn't read the small print, but the watch case has no case back. I've had a look around and I think that what I need is a 140 case or case back, but I'm not sure. I have seen one on eBay that is a 140-39-05 that has an AR 1141 movement in it, Is there anyone out there that can help me confirm this? Will any 140 work, or do I need a 140-?? Or...?

Here are the pictures I have:

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The dial is in good condition, I just need to find and add new chapters, but it is the case back that I am need some guidance on.

Perhaps a better idea to get a complete replacement case rather than just the case back?

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5 minutes ago, RichardHarris123 said:

The case seems to have a big chuck missing, bottom of the second photo. 

Amazing what a fresh pair of eyes can see! Completely missed this, looks like I'm now in the market for a completely new case!

Serves me right, only fools jump in where angels dare to tread!

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