Here we have for sale a vintage Avia 17 jewel chronograph gents watch, featuring (I believe) the Landeron 149 movement.
The watch is being sold as a spares or repair item primarily as it is missing it's crown/stem, so clearly therefore has not been tested at all. The balance wheel appears to swing when shaken, and the movement looks to be in good order, but again neither the running or the chronograph functions have bee tested. It may just need a crown/stem, or it may need a complete strip down and repair, I really do not know which.
As a small aside, the movement feels fairly loose in the case.
Please study the images provided to assess the cosmetic condition of the watch, which looks generally good to my eye.
Good luck and happy bidding!
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