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     Lynn Kopelman Rating: N/A |
Hi, >Did not know who else to email. We have a watch that we cannot find any >information on. Any assistance would be appreciated. >It is a Swiss made Lord Benex 41 jewel with day and date, automatic. >watch is stainless steel with the face white face. on the back is says >inca bloc and stainless steel and waterproof.. the back also shows a >ships wheel with the name Lord Benex over it. some numbers on the back >difficult to read but appear to be 1568. > >Please help us . > >email to [email protected] > >Thank you >Lynn | ||||
| Zaf Rating: N/A |
Lynn: That's a tough one. My guess is that you can't find any information about "Lord Benex" as there is probably not any information to be found. During the pre-quartz era and before some substantial consolidation in the Swiss watch industry, there where THOUSANDS of Swiss brands of which I suspect this is one. This is not to say that this is a bad watch, just that it is one of hundreds/thousands lesser known Swiss name plates that are now gone. Zaf | ||||
| miette Rating: N/A |
I have a Baracuda wrist watch 25 jewel automatic Had it for 29 years and now in need of repair.Any idea who makes it and what it would be worth today. I paid 750.00 for it 29 years ago Thanks for your time By the way its a brass casing gold plated | ||||
| zaf Rating: N/A |
I think the same comments apply as the Lord Benex. Sounds like one of many thousands of Swiss name plates that may possibly be gone today. In terms of worth, gold plate/steel Swiss auto would be worth $100-125 retail. | ||||
| Teresa Young New member Username: Irisheyes Post Number: 1 Registered: 08-2003 Rating: N/A |
I recently found an old watch that belonged to my grandmother, I believe it dates from around the 1930's, maybe 40's, it looks to be stainless steel, possibly silver with tiny diamond looking stones, the band is black cord, the only words on the watch are "Kent" and "Swiss", is this another generic swiss watch? I was just curious so any help would be appreciated. | ||||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 107 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Yes, it sounds "generic" to me. Maybe "miscellaneous swiss" would be a better name for these. Zaf | ||||
| Davidsai New member Username: Davidsai Post Number: 1 Registered: 03-2006 Rating: N/A |
Hi Guys good day to you I have come across a copuple of watches which are rare to me one is a Marvin gold tone mechanical with spandex belt and the other is a pocket watch brand louis martine, sign lowe number 40679 gold tone, the marvin i found only cmpany history the other nothing any help will be apreciated regards david colombia s.a. | ||||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 1787 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
The Marvin will be of low value unless it is complicated (like a chronograph, moonphase, etc). I don't know about the other brand, sorry. | ||||
| Jan George Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
I have a ABRA pocket watch it is silver. on the inside it says 6 jewel 2 adjustment. Would like to know the value and age. It was my fathers so I am guessing its somewhere between 1913 and 1978. | ||||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 1800 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Impossible to say how old it is without a photo. Typically, something that has a movement that only has 6 jewels will be of low commerical value. | ||||
| pouria Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
I tried to find some infoemation about felca company, I couldnt find that much! can you help me? | ||||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 1811 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
I don't tink you'll find much. It is more known as a movement manufacturer than a watch manufacturer. | ||||
| ritesh Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
i have an swiss made jhon barell pocketwatch which runs on key and in good working condition.it seems to be too old and antique.i would like to know the value of the watch.i hereby attach the photo of the watch.please reply | ||||
| ritesh Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
sir i am ritesh ihave not yet received ur reply so please reply my email id [email protected] | ||||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 1919 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
I have not replied as I do not know. | ||||
| ritesh Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
i have a swiss made jhon barell pocket watch which runs on key. it is too old and in very good working condition. i wanted to know the market value of the watch.it is antique. ihave enclosed the photo of the watch. please reply. my e mail id is [email protected] | ||||
| Mpuelma New member Username: Mpuelma Post Number: 1 Registered: 05-2006 Rating: N/A |
hello, i just found an old watch in my grand parents house, the brand is perdrix, have you ever heard of this brand? it belonged to my great grand father, do you think it is another generic swiss watch? thanks | ||||
| James Goodson Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
Hi I have a Borel & Courvoisier pocket watch SN on all lids and movement match.Roman numeral face with depressed second hand dial {the hand is missing}. The case is 18K, but the front lid has been worn thin and repaired with silver solder. This was done during the depression because of no money to repair it properly. Whats its antique or gold value? and should it be repaired? Jim. | ||||
| Korbin New member Username: Korbin Post Number: 1 Registered: 09-2006 Rating: N/A |
Hello i have revue pocket watch Nr.2559366, longines pocket watch GrandPrix Paris 1889 Nr.271433 and longines pocket watch Nr.1020728 Maybe anyone can write any information about this three watches please | ||||
| Alisonb New member Username: Alisonb Post Number: 1 Registered: 11-2006 Rating: N/A |
Does anyone have any information on this watch? Many thanks
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| Flamethrower77 New member Username: Flamethrower77 Post Number: 1 Registered: 09-2008 Rating: N/A |
Hello, I was hoping to get some information on a Felca watch that has been passed onto me within the family. This is all the info I have. It says Felca one the face between the 12 and the dial centre, with 17 jewels written beneath it. Between the dial centre and the 6 it says INCABLOC with FERROTEX underneath. The numbers shown are 3, 6, 9 and 12 in what looks like an art deco font. The face and dials look gold, with the second hand a large arrow. On the rear the brand appears large in the centre with 24.6M underneath, and within a circle on the back it says shockproof, unbreakable spring, Swiss made, stainless steel back, waterproof The band is like stainless steel railway tracks and the bar connecting it to the case does not appear to have springs the way modern ones do. Any information you can provide (model, year of manufacture, etc) would assist in understanding more about this piece of family history. Kind regards, David Wayne  | ||||
| Mateo1147 New member Username: Mateo1147 Post Number: 1 Registered: 01-2009 Rating: N/A |
Hello. I just purchased this West End Lowan pocket watch at the Bizarre here at Kandahar Air Field and was looking for an approximate age and value. It does say swiss made at the bottom edge of the face and the following numbers were printed, not stamped, inside the back cover. Q 5025 4924. As far as condition it has a haze of light scratches from use on the front and back and the plaiting is worn down to the brass on the chain ring. Thank you for your help. Mateo1147   | ||||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 3749 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Hi, it doesn't look like an expensive item, say $50 tops...West end was a brand that was frequently sold in the Indian market, so it isn't surprising some of them are found floating around in Afghanistan. Judging from how the movement is put togther it looks like something made after 1965. | ||||
| Mateo1147 New member Username: Mateo1147 Post Number: 2 Registered: 01-2009 Rating: N/A |
Thanks very much for your quick response. Mateo1147 | ||||
| Dannyb71 New member Username: Dannyb71 Post Number: 1 Registered: 01-2009 Rating: N/A |
im trying to identify a watch. it is a TORNAY laserbeam. any info would help. it is a wind up watch with only the 12 an 6 numbers. | ||||
| Chriskellett11 New member Username: Chriskellett11 Post Number: 1 Registered: 02-2009 Rating: N/A |
Hello, It seems my story is an old story on this thread. I was given this Mathey-Tissot watch and attempts to research it myself have yielded next to no results. If there is any information someone can help me out with regarding age and value I would be greatly appreciative. Thank you On the inside of the back plate it says: Mathey-Tissot Wadsworth 14K T286630 and very lightly scratched in underneath is H539M which looks as if done by hand [IMG]http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn277/sloopydeth/L1010006.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn277/sloopydeth/L1010013.jpg[/IMG] | ||||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 3780 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Looks like a 1950 piece made for the USA market. | ||||
| Marcizue New member Username: Marcizue Post Number: 1 Registered: 06-2009 Rating: N/A |
hi i just bought a watch at a local antique store and am curious about it. the only writing or markings anywhere on it just say paul berguette then swiss at the bottom on the face. it winds by hand and has a stretch band on it that looks like it may not be original.. the band says hong kong on the inside.. would this type of watch have been made there?? couldn't seem to get a clear pic but thought this blury one might help a little anyway  | ||||
| Jimh Member Username: Jimh Post Number: 71 Registered: 06-2007 Rating: N/A |
Presumably the dial says "Paul Breguette" rather than "Paul Berguette"? If so, the watch is Swiss-made and was made by the Swiss watch company Ebel. The brand "Paul Breguette" was used by Ebel on watches made for the American market. It's hard to tell much from your picture but this is probably a 17 jewel manual-wind ladies "cocktail" watch from the 50s or 60s. As you guess the band is probably a replacement. | ||||
| Marcizue New member Username: Marcizue Post Number: 2 Registered: 06-2009 Rating: N/A |
Thank you. I am sorry for the bad picture and the mispelling. I am clearly no expert ;) I would like to find a band that is closer to the original style. I haven't found any pictures online though of what that might look like. Do you have any suggestions for where I could look? | ||||
| Jessikar25 New member Username: Jessikar25 Post Number: 1 Registered: 07-2009 Rating: N/A |
Hi: I have a Bucherer ladies wrist watch, bought in Zurich. It is oval shapped, it has a diamond, golden color bracelet. In the back it says: BUCHERER STAINLESS STEEL BACK WATER RESSISTANCE 980.677 I have never used and need to sell it, but don't know it's actual price. If anybody knows it, please tell me. Thanks a lot. My mail is [email protected] | ||||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 4062 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
If it doesn't have gold or real diamonds, value is very very low, otherwise it'll be close to the value of the metal + diamonds. With a steel back, the odds of it being worth much are low. | ||||
| Gail57 New member Username: Gail57 Post Number: 1 Registered: 07-2009 Rating: N/A |
Hi, I need help identifying a wristwatch I recently acquired. It is a black face chronograph with 2 dials, no date. The face says B U T Suisse. It is 18K gold that is marked 18K .750 on the inside of the back outer case. I have attached a photo. The band is most likely a replaced band (spiedel) that is rose gold colored on the outside and stainless on the inside. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I figured the only value was the value of the gold but I was curious. Thank you.  | ||||
| Kmiller New member Username: Kmiller Post Number: 1 Registered: 08-2009 Rating: N/A |
I have a Gruen Ladies wrist watch and am wondering what it is worth. On the back it reads GRUEN 10K R.G.P.BEZEL STAINLESS BACK. On the inside of back Case it reads Case and Timed in U.S.A. by GRUEN WATCH Co. 225-275A 898166 and etched in the inner case are the numbers 992068 with what looks like the signiture of cl it is 17 jewels wind up that works,it is a Precision Movement. Any info would help. Thank You | ||||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 4098 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
I would have very low value. I'm going to close this thread, if you have more questions, please start a new thread, thanks. |
