| Author | Message | ||
     Justin New member Username: Justinmich65 Post Number: 1 Registered: 03-2005 Rating: N/A |
Can anyone help me identify my watch that I received after my grandfather passed away? Trying to learn more about it before I take it in to get it worked on. Thanks in advance for your help! | ||
| Justin New member Username: Justinmich65 Post Number: 2 Registered: 03-2005 Rating: N/A |
Let's try uploading again....  | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 992 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
I can't tell what model number this is, but it's a late 1930s early 1940s watch most likely, it will be powered a 12 1/2 ligne movement, probably caliber 470 (but could be a 450 or a 478) Zaf | ||
| Justin New member Username: Justinmich65 Post Number: 3 Registered: 03-2005 Rating: N/A |
Thanks for the info Zaf. I now have the below information: Movement #295702 17 Jewels Swiss Unadjusted Inside of the back of the watch says: Pour Deboiter Visser Les Clefs et Touner Le Mouvement Does any of this allow anyone to give me more information on this watch? Appreciate your help! | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 993 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
It was made about 1943. The movement calibver will be near the balance wheel. I'm not sure what else there is to say about it, what information are you looking for? | ||
| Justin New member Username: Justinmich65 Post Number: 4 Registered: 03-2005 Rating: N/A |
I would like some help with the meaning of the word "Deboiter". Not sure what this actually means. Also, while I am not looking to sell, a local collector offered $750 for this watch. Does this seem high or low. Trying to establish value. Thanks Zaf! | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 997 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Take the $750. Deboiter means "to remove movement from it's case" |