My Barn find, Carrera Heuer Valjoux 72 $500!

Hey all didn't know there was a Heuer forum so I wanted to post this here. I found a Carrera Heuer Valjoux 72 for $500. It works and is being serviced soon. Needs a new crystal and gold crown. The biggest flaw with it is the gold plating. I was seeking a proper replating and was referred to replateit . com but I have sent multiple emails and no reply from them. I made the decision to have my watchmaker clean up the case the best he can and wear it as is. This isn't my number one option but I don't know what else to do! I also noticed it is missing the second track under the crystal. I assume it is quite hard to find a replacement

All in all after servicing I will have $800 into this piece.

Awesome find, big Congrats!!!! 👍

Thanks, just out of curiosity would you guys get it serviced and wear it or just part it out?

I'd definitely wear it. I nice racing rally strap would spiffy it up greatly.

Congratulations-a really interesting find! Very unusual to see a 2448 Decimal.

There isn't too much to be had for parts with it as there isn't so much call for gold/plated parts. The main value is in the movement. I don't know anyone who's successfully had a case re-plated but maybe worth persevering and see if you can find someone to do it in the longer term. In the meantime wear and enjoy it I'd say.👍

Yes the chapter ring is missing-there is CHANCE I could help with that. Feel free to drop me a message at some point and we can chat.
Steve

Quick question for you all, my watchmaker wants to know if I want a new crystal with a gold retention ring to fill the gap where the chapter ring would be or just leave the gap with no retention ring? Thoughts?

I would go for the new crystal and retention ring, but keep the original crystal if you can.