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Is this watch worth putting money into?

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  • last reply by ImolaRed 28 Oct 2019
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    ImolaRed
    Apprentice 3 posts
    27 Oct 2019, 2:44 a.m. 27 Oct 2019, 2:44 a.m.
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    Hello,

    Had a chance to buy my first vintage IWC and not sure if I did all that
    well........

    After looking at it closer I can see that the dial is refinished and the
    seconds hand is short, not sure if it broke off or was replaced with another
    one. The crown is also from a different watch.

    I paid $900 for it which seemed like a deal for an 18k IWC watch. Should I
    keep it as is? Or try to find an original dial and hands to replace? Or just
    try to sell it for what I paid for it?

    Appreciate any feedback or
    help.

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    ImolaRed
    Apprentice 3 posts
    27 Oct 2019, 2:50 a.m. 27 Oct 2019, 2:50 a.m.
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    Here are some images of the movement also.

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    Mr. giuliano bizziocchi
    Connoisseur 321 posts
    28 Oct 2019, 3:46 p.m. 28 Oct 2019, 3:46 p.m.
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    My suggestion is to sell it trying to get what you have payed and look for
    another piece....

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    ImolaRed
    Apprentice 3 posts
    28 Oct 2019, 5:38 p.m. 28 Oct 2019, 5:38 p.m.
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    I appreciate the feedback.

    If I had the ability to do the work myself I would probably keep it but not
    sure I want to put a ton of money into it. It's a beautiful watch..... :(

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