{"title":"Project Watches","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore vintage project watches with restoration potential, offered for collectors, tinkerers, and enthusiasts who enjoy bringing pieces back to life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"certina-ladies-manual-wind-patina-project","title":"Vintage Certina Ladies Manual Wind Watch with Patina Dial - Repair project","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 900px; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 2px 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\" class=\"watch-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Certina ladies' wristwatch reflects the craftsmanship of mid-20th-century Swiss watchmaking, featuring a captivating orange patina dial with painted Arabic numerals and blued steel hands. Powered by the manual-wind Cal. K.F. 340 with 15 jewels, it is currently non-running — likely overwound — and is offered as a repair project. The character-rich dial and original Swiss caliber make it a worthwhile piece for a watchmaker or hobbyist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaptivating orange patina dial with painted Arabic numerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlued steel hands with subsidiary seconds register\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Cal. K.F. 340 manual-wind movement, 15 jewels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaseback engraved \"Water-Resistant – Shock-Resistant – Non-Magnetic\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as repair project — likely overwound, requires service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCal. K.F. 340 Repair Project\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch houses an original Certina-marked Cal. K.F. 340 manual-wind movement, stamped Swiss Made on the bridge. The mainspring is suspected to be overwound, preventing the movement from running in its current state — a common issue that can typically be resolved by a competent watchmaker through a full service. The case and dial are otherwise complete and ready for restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 80%; margin: 20px auto; border-collapse: collapse; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003eBRAND\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eCertina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003eTYPE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eWristwatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003eGENDER\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eWomen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003eSTYLE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eClassic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMOVEMENT\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eManual wind, 15 jewels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCALIBER\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eCertina Cal. K.F. 340\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCASE MATERIAL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003eDIAL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eOrange patina with Arabic numerals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003eHANDS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eBlued steel, with subsidiary seconds register\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCRYSTAL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eAcrylic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCASEBACK\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eEngraved \"Water-Resistant – Shock-Resistant – Non-Magnetic\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003eWATER RESISTANCE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eNot water resistant (untested)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003eWORKING CONDITION\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eNot running — likely overwound, requires service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003eITEM CONDITION\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003ePre-owned – Fair (repair project)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003eBOX \u0026amp; PAPERS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #e0e0e0;\"\u003ePRODUCTION PERIOD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003eMid-20th century\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Important Remarks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch is non-running — likely overwound and requires service or repair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase and crystal show wear consistent with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDial exhibits a stunning orange patina, enhancing vintage character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement is the original Cal. K.F. 340, marked Swiss Made — confirming authenticity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as-is; professional servicing recommended for restoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eImportant Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*This vintage watch is sold strictly AS-IS for repair or restoration. It is non-running and requires service. No guarantees are made regarding functionality or restorability — recommended for experienced watchmakers and hobbyists.*\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"watchgents.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44435460980921,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/9795\/6537\/files\/IMG_9636.jpg?v=1724631014"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/9795\/6537\/collections\/IMG_4965.jpg?v=1706380089","url":"https:\/\/watchgent.com\/collections\/project-watches.oembed","provider":"watchgents.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}