21 Dec 2005, 19:17
I saw it too, and was tempted to bid. I think there is a big risk when you buy an old electronics kit of any kind, that some of the components would have failed. Even at the time the kits were sold, many of these watches aparrently failed, and needed to be sent back to the factory for fixing. Search for a website like 'planet Sinclair' for further info. I would say, as you have no guarantee that the watch works, and its the overall working, and asthetic, conition of the item that gives it value its a bit of a risk, unless you get it for a good price, or already have the same watch and want spares. It may better to keep it in kit form because (as I understand) another Sinclair item - the wrist calculator kit - is considered most valueble in mint, but non assembled condition, as are any other non watch kits, like early model planes.