Thang 562 Posted June 14, 2022 My nephew got this from his friend as dept repay. He asked me to take a look. The movement look clean but cannot wind nor adjust time. the crown seems to be stuck. I cannot rotate it and I cannot pull it out. Please advise if this watch worth fixing. Here are a few pics: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FudgyDocker 3,500 Posted June 14, 2022 An ETA 2824, that looks like it needs a damn good strip down and clean. Looks like some corrosion in there, so maybe some moisture has got in from somewhere at some point. Dial looks fairly decent, but the bracelet needs re-plating or replacing. Coupla hundred bucks on a good service should sort that movement, for sure. Don't know how old that is (70s?) but they are roughly $500-600 online, from the couple that I've seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rx4Time 1,472 Posted June 14, 2022 Hopefully the debt wasn't very much because its current state that's not worth hardly anything. I don't know if it's worth fixing because even in running condition it's not an very valuable piece, especially in it's heavily worn state. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,748 Posted June 14, 2022 Yeah I would not fix that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tribefan 6,768 Posted June 14, 2022 It is going to cost as much to service and replate it as it is worth, and it will be a tough slog selling it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thang 562 Posted June 14, 2022 Thanks all for your input. they are very helpful. I will let my nephew know. It was not a big debt and he got this watch and a working Linden desktop clock :-) . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
