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Fixing a fast running ESA 936.114?

Just received economy Heuer diver quartz 980.053 with chrome plated case.
Hasn't seen one like this before with red/black bezel. I have spotted two black bezel versions with Google.
Watch is in neat condition but as some of you already guessed the movement isn't working as it should.
Movement is ESA 936.114 and it runs really fast (roughly +1 hour during 1hour).
There was also small metal piece broken of from the circuit board.
More info in the pictures:
http://postimg.org/image/4tbrvovxb/
http://postimg.org/image/y4p0ahwy5/

What You would suggest is best to do?
Try changing the circuit board with these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ETA-ESA-963-111-121-113-123-114-124-module-watch-movement-part-N-O-S-/271166859487?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f22cde8df
http://www.ofrei.com/page1104.html

Replace the whole movement but what are suitable movements? ISA 1198.32 but that is also difficult to source?

I guess changing that board or whole movement is not for beginners and watchmaker should do that? I think I don't even have small enough tools and loosing a screw inside the movement would seal the deal :D. Also I think the whole movement could use service after these years if it is fixed to work first normally.
Any suggestions for watchmaker in EU to do this quartz job?

Maybe I just should put the watch to drawer and wait for better times and deals :)

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