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Gfc
New member Username: Gfc
Post Number: 1 Registered: 09-2011
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 - 06:18 pm: | |
Hello everyone, Because I have been into watches my entire life, my grandmother left me my great grandfather's pocket watch when she passed. I cannot find any information on this particular Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox anywhere, so I figured I would ask around over here. Here is a picture of the watch. Any idea of when it was made, some of its history, and its approximate value? It appears to be in fantastic condition, it is fully functional, and it has sat in the safe for the past 30-40 years. [IMG]http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk295/glock56534/IMG00332-20110927-1424.jpg[/IMG] Thanks in advance, Jason |
   
Zaf
Moderator Username: Zaf
Post Number: 5398 Registered: 05-2003
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 08:48 am: | |
Is it gold? |
   
Gfc
New member Username: Gfc
Post Number: 2 Registered: 09-2011
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 09:05 am: | |
Yes, it is 10kt gold. I have not yet removed the backing to check for a S/N or anything else, so that is all I know about it. |
   
Zaf
Moderator Username: Zaf
Post Number: 5400 Registered: 05-2003
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 05:29 pm: | |
It's either solid gold (14k or 18k) or 10k GOLD FILLED which is a gold plate. |
   
Gfc
New member Username: Gfc
Post Number: 3 Registered: 09-2011
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 11:29 pm: | |
It is 10k Gold Filled. |
   
Zaf
Moderator Username: Zaf
Post Number: 5404 Registered: 05-2003
Rating: N/A Votes: 0 (Vote!) | Posted on Wednesday, October 05, 2011 - 07:51 am: | |
Probably around $400-500. |