A client has sent a watch that belonged to his father-in-law. Economically it makes no sense to repair, but sentimentally it’s worth more than a Rolex. It’s not running as the balance staff is broken and the case has been mangled.
The chrome plated case has been pretty damaged. I will send it to Replateit and see what they can do!
The dial is patinated, but we will leave that as it is.
Here I have removed the dial and hands and you can see the setting/winding mechanism.
Here I’m taking apart the setting/winding mechanism
I’ve started taking the movement apart.
The old mainspring.
I have cleaned the movement. I have fitted a new balance as it’s cheaper than replacing the balance staff;) Got to love AS parts prices!
New mainspring.
Here you can see the gear train going back in place.
I like the sharp bridge designs on this 1130.
Movement back together and ticking!
Solid AS performance!
The dial and hands back in place.
Movement goes back into the newly restored case and looks great!
Now that turned out very nice!
Replateit did a great job on the case!
1 Response to Saving a family piece. Repair Marpo calibre AS:1130
You and watchguy promoted replateit more then anyone else, and what a good job they are doing. It’s nice that the customer sees some actual improvement, besides the timekeeping.
Again, great job!