1520 movement on eBay

[Raymond]

Question about a 1520 movement on eBay . All of there old movements I am finding are in united emirites , Albania , turkey , and other places. They all have good feed back but I still don’t trust them . Am I being paranoid or are they scammers?

 

[ahlgringo]

unfortunately- all of the above is the correct answer. There are some really talented watch smiths in all of those countries though. If you are looking for a good contact, pm me and I can give ya a WhatsApp # of someone I have had very good luck with.

 

[Raymond]

unfortunately- all of the above is the correct answer. There are some really talented watch smiths in all of those countries though. If you are looking for a good contact, pm me and I can give ya a WhatsApp # of someone I have had very good luck with.

Yes thank you

 

[tripdog]

I have had very good luck with

So it was just down to luck then, not their skill, years of training or experience ?

. Am I being paranoid or are they scammers?

Look at their sales history and feedback, a 1500 calibre movement amongst a lot of junk isn't a good sign, if they regularly sell vintage watch parts and have good feedback then you'll probably be OK to purchase from them.

 

[Raymond]

So it was just down to luck then, not their skill, years of training or experience ?



Look at their sales history and feedback, a 1500 calibre movement amongst a lot of junk isn't a good sign, if they regularly sell vintage watch parts and have good feedback then you'll probably be OK to purchase from them.i was wondering since the air king uses a 1520 probably he better to buy one at a good deal and take the movement out. Sell the other parts,What are your thoughts on that ?

 

[tripdog]

I was wondering since the air king uses a 1520 probably he better to buy one at a good deal and take the movement out. Sell the other parts,What are your thoughts on that ?

Yes, you can purchase something with a 1520 inside and sell on the case etc to recover some funds, but you need to make sure the movement is OK. Just because it's a good deal doesn't mean it actually is a good deal.
Servicing a 15** Cal costs from $600 or more, if you purchase movement that needs a service and parts replaced it's a false economy. Spend a little extra and purchase a movement that's been serviced recently and/or has proof that it is running well - timegrapher pics for example.

 

[Raymond]

So it was just down to luck then, not their skill, years of training or experience ?



Look at their sales history and feedback, a 1500 calibre movement amongst a lot of junk isn't a good sign, if they regularly sell vintage watch parts and have good feedback then you'll probably be OK to purchase from them.

Thanks

Yes, you can purchase something with a 1520 inside and sell on the case etc to recover some funds, but you need to make sure the movement is OK. Just because it's a good deal doesn't mean it actually is a good deal.
Servicing a 15** Cal costs from $600 or more, if you purchase movement that needs a service and parts replaced it's a false economy. Spend a little extra and purchase a movement that's been serviced recently and/or has proof that it is running well - timegrapher pics for example.

kind of tuff finding one for a decent price

 

[Raymond]

Thanks

kind of tuff finding one for a decent price

Thanks

 

[ahlgringo]

So it was just down to luck then, not their skill, years of training or experience ?

Nope, pull the pin, close your eyes and toss it- YOLO

 

[Raymond]

Yes, you can purchase something with a 1520 inside and sell on the case etc to recover some funds, but you need to make sure the movement is OK. Just because it's a good deal doesn't mean it actually is a good deal.
Servicing a 15** Cal costs from $600 or more, if you purchase movement that needs a service and parts replaced it's a false economy. Spend a little extra and purchase a movement that's been serviced recently and/or has proof that it is running well - timegrapher pics for example.

Thanks I appreciate the info

 

[Hec]

Thanks I appreciate the info

IMO if you need a 1520 cal. I will try to find it at chrono24.

Always professional sellers (not private seller), for me it is the most reliable and always looking at the feedback of that company.

 

[Raymond]

IMO if you need a 1520 cal. I will try to find it at chrono24.

Always professional sellers (not private seller), for me it is the most reliable and always looking at the feedback of that company.

Thanks I am going to go with that movement