pulsar modules

[digibloke]

Will we ever find out if those boxes of Pulsar modules that went for a fair old amount of cash on ebay yesterday really were spare parts meant for putting in watches (or were they ones that Mr retired watch repairguy had taken out of watches because they'd gone a bit "0"?)

[Majestyk]

Considering the seller was selling a working green Pulsar at the same time, I have to wonder why they were sold "untested".

[Seer Taak]

I didn't think the green pulsar dress watch worked propperly. Mind you if it worked for 15 mins, and then stopped, as the seller said, it might have been a minor problem to someone with the know-how :)

I'm curious about the Pulsar lot with 5 green modules. If the modules are working, or repairable, the buyer could be in for a big profit. However, I'd be unhappy if they were resold as complete watches, without any refference to the modules being repaired. I'd be keen enough to buy a reconditioned module/watch so long as I knew that's what it was.

[fronzelneekburm]

I think all of these modules were "dead". Dunno if they were all "beyond repair", probably depends on the repairman's skills. I think at least some of them might be brought back to a working state with much skill and experience.

Who was the buyer? Anyone from here? :D

[ledwatch]

Im afraid someone will have a nasty and expensive shock with those, I dont think the guy that was selling was being entirely truthfull.....

[fronzelneekburm]

Maybe he finds one or two that can be repaired and we'll soon see another large batch of Pulsar modules.

[Seer Taak]

Im afraid someone will have a nasty and expensive shock with those, I dont think the guy that was selling was being entirely truthfull.....

What makes you think that? Have you dealt with them before, or is it a hunch?

[ledwatch]

Lets just say that all big Pulsar collectors have got a big pile of non-working modules, Ive got hundreds myself with blown chips and logic faults, personally I wouldnt put them on ebay and try to sell them because I wouldnt try to get financial gain like that, but it looks like someone did.....and no, its not a hunch, Im sorry to say......

[Seer Taak]

Ahh. Thanks ledwatch. Well at least it's good to think that 'dwf' contributors, such as yourself, maintain a level of honesty that's pretty rare these days :)

[azimuth_pl]

If anyone remembers - the pile of green modules appeared later on eBay in new suits. led-land started selling some of them as cased including a home-made P2 SS with a green display. Thus some of them were repairable or were at least a good source for green displays. The first seller however could have been but must not have been dishonest or just didn't have enough tech-knowledge aside checking them with new batteries.