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jaflablue · 26 March 2019, 04:59 AM

So do I wait to find a used '80's bezel and age appropriate insert (Issue is I have no idea what is a decent deal, real or fake...)? Or is a NOS assembly in blister pack not a bad move since this watch is a not so rare early '80's glossy (one is currently for sale here for $1100). Picked this watch up very reasonably in the early '90's and really prefer to not put 1000's into it - also dont want to kill the value of being all original either.

Also considering sending to L.A.W.W. - having them perform service (it does need it) and have them source age appropriate used parts, but then again, this will be $2k to $3k, I assume based upon initial conversation with them...

What would some of you do in this situation?

All suggestions are welcomed.

Rags · 26 March 2019, 10:24 AM

Check with RSC & see what they would quote you also there is Rik from Timecare , he does great work & is located in Seminole Florida.

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26 March 2019, 04:59 AM	#1
jaflablue "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: fort myers, FL Posts: 1	Lost Entire Bezel Assembly - early '80s 5513 So do I wait to find a used '80's bezel and age appropriate insert (Issue is I have no idea what is a decent deal, real or fake...)? Or is a NOS assembly in blister pack not a bad move since this watch is a not so rare early '80's glossy (one is currently for sale here for $1100). Picked this watch up very reasonably in the early '90's and really prefer to not put 1000's into it - also dont want to kill the value of being all original either. Also considering sending to L.A.W.W. - having them perform service (it does need it) and have them source age appropriate used parts, but then again, this will be $2k to $3k, I assume based upon initial conversation with them... What would some of you do in this situation? All suggestions are welcomed.

26 March 2019, 10:24 AM	#2
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