It's gone . Or else I would posted a photo of it instead of borrowing the photo above.
Somethings...money just can't buy.
With so much sentimental value, even if it doesn't work, You're still keeping it rite
Thanks for the reminder, hackensng and Enkidu.
I have edited my original post to give proper credit to the owner of the photo and an apology to the owner for my negligence.
My watch (same model but not show in photo) is lost 2 years ago in a pool accident. Water got into the watch and it was beyond repair. As the watch was a gift from my father. He got it as a sign of good faith from his Japanese client. It was special as my father never handed me any of his watch before.
It's not something expansive but the event meant a lot to me.
Regards
Tyler
Watch is gone?
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Foowy is correct. If the watch is as sentimental as described, you should still keep it even if it's not working.
And it's not difficult to solve the problem.
The Seiko 7T32 is a very hardy movement which can take lots of punishment. If it is just swimming pool water, just open the case back and blow gently with hair dryer set at "Level 1" for 10-15 minutes. Should be as good as new after that. If one is so unlucky that the movement has gone kaput, then fastest solution is just send it to Thongsia for replacement of the 7T32 chrono module. Should be about RM 120 (in 2004, maybe more now). But the friendly ladies manning the service counter at Thongsia will normally tell you "no stock", "out of production", "tsunami in japan", "earthquake in japan", "chinese ships sailing to diaoyu islands", .......etc all sorts of unbelievable excuses. Then the next solution is just find an old 7T32 chrono, remove the movement and plunck it into your watch!!! Taaaadaaaaaaaaa......as good as new (and I'm sure your dad will not even realise it).
Money spent is nothing if it is true the watch has sentimental value.