07 Jan 2007, 23:03
Transplant is doable...problem is getting one with matching contacts on the display matrix - and some early ones were actually glued down like a fused LED display(like on a Pulsar). I recently brought back an Optel stem set, using one that had a good screen, gleaned from another where some fool had forcibly pulled the stem out of the case. I guess as we get further into the LCD era of horology, repairperson's should think about pulling the display matrix from any pieces with collectible potential and keep them organized. Theoretically, you might pop open a watch made today, and find one with a matching matrix layout. A real shame...I see one up on ebay that has this problem -your's?
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