hello,

as far as restoring to new, depends on the parts availability and the condition of said watch in question. would most likely have to be sent to lvmh for an estimate.

one suggestion, even if it could be restored to new, i wouldn't use it as a functional dive watch. the water resistance is one the hardest things & most expensive to restore in an older watch. also, could cost quite a bit to get it back to fighting weight. would probably be cheaper and better imho to buy a new model of something you like, unless you just want to wear it casually and not use it in the water. if you are looking for a functional dive watch, i'd stick to new.

here is contact info in the usa for tag - heuer and protime who does the repairs on older heuers.

lvmh watch & jewelry usa, inc.
960 s. springfield ave.
n.j. 07081
1-800-321-4832 (phone)
973-467-5495 (fax)
*note: no email avail, or at least i couldn't find one.

service center
protime service
966 s. springfield ave.
springfield, n.j. 07081

*note: no phone or fax given, as i believe you have to go through lvmh to get protime to work on your watch.

hope this helps,

regards,

j.h.