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Does anyone have a link or resource to answer my question about this Caravelle case. I‘ve seen a number of these watches (identical models) on eBay for sale. Most that list the case as gold tone and a few list it as gold-plated. Most sell for around $5...

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Does anyone have a link or resource to answer my question about this Caravelle case. I‘ve seen a number of these watches (identical models) on eBay for sale. Most that list the case as gold tone and a few list it as gold-plated. Most sell for around $50 or less, especially if “not running” or ”for repair.” Recently (2/25) I was surprised to find a gold-plated listing (identical model) sell for $150!

Samantha might know. I would have assumed GP would have accompanied any original…

Transistorized Caravelle N5

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I have an older Seiko 5 auto that sets and runs even tbe day/date sets fine. The trouble is it runs fast as a rabbit, easily gaining over an hour and half in twelve hours. I do not have tools or knowledge to overhaul the works, but some limited skills ...

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I have an older Seiko 5 auto that sets and runs even tbe day/date sets fine. The trouble is it runs fast as a rabbit, easily gaining over an hour and half in twelve hours. I do not have tools or knowledge to overhaul the works, but some limited skills in adjusting, crystal replacement, etc.

I know it’s not magnetized, but I did notice a very noticeable bend in the hairspring. I watched a few videos of straightening hairsprings using tweezers. I have many watches and this one is worth the…

Do rabbits use hairsprings?

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