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Discussion in 'Fine Watches, Jewelry, & Clothes' started by PeterGlomb, Aug 19, 2012.

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  1. PeterGlomb

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    #1 PeterGlomb, Aug 19, 2012
    Is there anything wrong with buying a used watch movement from ebay (with a company name like AP or A. Lange) and putting it in my own watch and selling it?
     
  2. dsd

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    #2 dsd, Aug 19, 2012
    As long as its described properly, you should be ok.

    If you are thinking of doing this on a large scale, you would need a decent stock of these and parts.
     
  3. PeterGlomb

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    #3 PeterGlomb, Aug 19, 2012
    You're saying, if I describe my watch as having a Patek Philippe movement but (company name) case it's proper?
    It's more of a one-off novelty but a very nice movement will set my selling point nicely.
     
  4. damian in nj

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    #4 damian in nj, Aug 20, 2012
    It'll be a frankenwatch. Of no value to collectors, but you may find a buyer with similar tastes as yourself.
     
  5. Ray G

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    #5 Ray G, Aug 20, 2012
    Plenty of companies do it already. Greib & Benzinger, Towson, RGM, etc.
     
  6. PeterGlomb

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    #6 PeterGlomb, Aug 20, 2012
    They must do it with consent, correct?
    Would it be any different if I purchased an AP movement on ebay, put it in my watch, described it as having an AP movement but selling it with my name on the dial?
     
  7. Ray G

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    #7 Ray G, Aug 20, 2012
    I don't believe they have to have consent but that being said they are all very clear about what movement is inside. I think if you tried to claim the movement as your own would be when you would run into problems. Kind of like, I don't have to ask GM for permission to put a Corvette motor in my hot rod.

    As already mentioned on here though you should be sure to have plenty of parts to repair the watch in the future.
     
  8. PeterGlomb

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    #8 PeterGlomb, Aug 21, 2012
    Or have a watch repair source if I myself or the owner runs into any trouble. Thank you for your input.
     
  9. ArtS

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    #9 ArtS, Aug 22, 2012
    Alternately, if it is a good movement, have the original factory overhaul and recase it for you.

    Regards,

    Art S.
     

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