Vintage Rene Rochard 5 ATM Diver Watch withMassive Case, Runs FOR PARTS/REPAIR

FOR PARTS/REPAIR - Although the Baumgartner 158 automatic movement runs strong over the course of its approximate 41 hour power reserve period it loses several minutes. After winding the crown it's necessary to gently spin the watch several times face down on a soft, flat surface in order to jump-start the seconds hand otherwise the movement won't fire up. Additionally the bezel does not seat and will require manipulation to work properly.

A complete overhaul is required. This vintage 1960/70's Rene Rochard has black "SWISS MADE T" signed dial that is in lovely but not perfect condition as it shows age-related wear and chipping along the edge at 1 o'clock. The lume, which remains fully intact, emits a quick burst glow after being exposed to bright light. The bezel, which shows wear, does not seat. It will require manipulation by a skilled watchmaker to work properly. The massive, beautifully cut chrome-plated case shows honest wear. The outer edge of the case back is stamped "STAINLESS STEEL BACK BASE METAL BEZEL SWISS MADE" with "8544 - 2529" stamped in the center. The inside of the case back is stamped "BADER LTD" followed by CASE SWISS MADE. The crystal shows scratching and significant dust/debris on its underbelly. The 1 jewel Swiss BADER LTD. " and "BREVETS stamped Baumgartner 158 automatic movement runs strong, albeit slow, only after the crown has been wound and the watch then spun face down several times on a soft, flat surface.

Otherwise the seconds hand won't fire up. This movement does not have a quickset date function.

After recently winding the non-screwdown crown 39 full revolutions (and then spinning the watch face down several times) the movement ran several minutes slow by the end of its approximate 41 hour power reserve period. Given that the movement runs slow, needs a jump-start and considering its unknown service history (there are no visible watchmaker service markings on the inside of the case back or on the movement) a complete overhaul is required. This watch measures approximately 40 mm excluding the crown, approximately 44 mm including the crown and approximately 19.5 mm between the lugs. Case thickness, measured from the bottom of the case back to the top of the mid-case is approximately 8 mm.

Including the crystal thickness measures approximately 11 mm. Given that the movement needs a jump-start, runs slow and the bezel does not seat a complete overhaul is required. As such there are no warranties, express or implied, attached with the sale of this watch.

Vintage means old and while my personal belief is that old-school means better quality and workmanship, things can and do go wrong from time to time. For this watch that time is now.

Any servicing costs going forward are your responsibility. And please study the 24 high magnification pictures carefully as they are part of the description and serve as an accurate representation of the condition of this watch.

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