Greetings-
I am new to this forum. I have always been a watch geek, and though I own quite a few watches, until recently none were of truly collectible value. Awhile back I inherited a Heuer Autavia GMT 2446C. I need some guidance!! I am interested in finding someone qualified who can restore the watch and also give me information about the value of the watch once it is restored. I have done some research on the watch and on restoration. I have contacted two people/entities who do such work. One is Abel Court in Belgium, and the other is Craig at Chronodeco. Both of these are booked well into the future and neither are taking new work on at this point. Can anyone point me to a restoration specialist that isn't booked? I know it is a longshot, but maybe there is someone in the Dallas/Fort Worth area? The watch is not currently working, and the hand and attaching screw for left subdial (near the 9 o'clock position) have become detached and are floating around and are visible inside the crystal. The watch has a black face and three white subdials. I do not have a bracelet for the watch. Based on my research, I believe the watch is circa 1968-1969.

I have not yet decided whether to have the watch restored and keep it; have it restored and sell it; or just sell it as it currently is. I have received what I consider to be a fair offer for the watch as-is. I am not sure how to complete a sale of the watch as-is without either myself or the buyer being at risk. Perhaps someone who's been through this might be able to advise me how to do that? It also might be worth restoring to maximize my return if I decide to sell. I would need someone qualified to guide me with what is the best option. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Boogdaddy