Independents

I was having an acute case of insomnia one night and was trying to read myself to sleep and browsing different sites where I came across this: An Astronomical Observatory Chronometer? and wheres the case? Very Finely Adjusted Movement aka VFA Looks very s...  

I think Seiko would be best for restoration for obvious reasons. If they are not interested then it depends on who is and how much you want to spend. Best, Martin P.S. For contacting Seiko I would suggest doing it through one of their boutiques in person.... 

Which independent do you think is best to do a case and adjust it for accuracy?

If you have purchased a watch from any of them it would at least get them to talk to you about it.

Roland Murphy RGM Watches here in the US has done exactly the kind of work you want. He is not at the same level as the other gentlemen but I'm not sure that's required. Best, Martin

Salman, Is this close? Could it somehow act as a guide? My local watch repairman owns this watch - perhaps a deal could be made... ...  

Thank you for the suggestion, was never a huge fan of the original case and this 5626-7135, I was thinking this is a great opportunity to be creative and do a restomod, sort of what Singer does with the 911, create a really cool case for it and possibly e... 

Salman - What a find! And incredible to think that one of these somehow lost its case. Honestly, I think it would be more appropriate to return it to as close to original condition as possible. Have you considered tracking down a 4520-8010 and using the c...  

Thank you for the suggestion, was never a huge fan of the original case and the 70s looking case in the picture you posted. I was thinking this is a great opportunity to be creative and do a restomod, sort of what Singer does with the 911, create a really... 

Well, it is your movement and entirely your prerogative what to do with it. But personally I think it would be a travesty to do anything other than try to restore it to as close to its original condition as humanly possible. The case on the watch I posted... 

The 7 series thing will never happen, I appreciate the history and significance of this movement. But taking a 964 911 and making it into a Singer 911 is something which I find appealing. That is why I want to use the right independent to do the job, some... 

The watch you describe (except for the 40mm bit) already exists. It's the Grand Seiko 4520-8000, as seen here from my collection - Logically the movement you have should also fit this case, because it contains basically the same 4520A movement (just not f...  

the condition looks pristine, is it NOS? So who do you recommend? CL Klings, Antoine Prezisuo, Vianney Halter....?

Hi Salman - Not NOS, but very good condition. Please don't take this the wrong way, but I am not comfortable making a recommendation as to who to carry out the work you are sugggesting, because I don't believe the work you are proposing should be carried ... 

Seiko is a company that looks forward and upwards, squandering a unique opportunity to just do a back to original restoration is too narrow. S

those interested can read my account through the link below. If the original poster has any questions about the watchmaker who helped me, feel free to PM me. Cheers, Tony C. www.watchprosite.com

First, like others have said, I would contact Seiko to see if: 1) An original replacement can be made. -or- 2) A custom case can be made (perhaps by the Credor department). if not, a third-party bespoke case would be an excellent option. Consider the like...