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     Rogernola New member Username: Rogernola Post Number: 2 Registered: 03-2011 Rating: N/A |
Hi--not looking for a free appraisal, as I'm having too much fun trying to figure out the model number, movement number, model name, etc. But I can't figure out a couple of things. I have a round-dial Hamilton dated 1960 via the personal engraving, and it's in pristine shape, partly because I only wear it for dress occasions. It has diamonds (11 of them) in the number positions, the watch is 14Karat yellow gold, and the lugs (I think) are what you call "teardrop" lugs. I have had it maintained over the years, after inheriting it from my dad, and I had to have the crystal and crown replaced recently (Hamilton crown with "H"). On the back of the case, at the edges, there is the Hamilton name engraved, opposite that, a stylized "J" with a long horizontal crossbar (top of the J). Under the crossbar is "14K." The silver-colored dial has a horizontally elongated diamond shape in gold near the logo. My questions are these; -How do I account for the increase in value of the 11 diamonds? I haven't seen any similar dial faces in looking through what's for sale. -What is the meaning, if any, of the "J"? -The elongated gold diamond shape on the dial--is that indicative of anything? This is a beautiful watch, and even with the 11 jewels it's not garish. i have matched it with a brown crocodile & leather band. I'm having my watchmaker give me his notes with the serial numbers on the case and movement, and also if it's signed inside, I guess this would be a 'triple signed" watch. I don't want to pop the back myself, so I'll have him do that if I can't get the info I need from his notes. This is getting addicting, and I can see why you guys seem to have lots of watches in a collection. Anyway, any info re my questions would be appreciated! Thanks. Roger in New Orleans | ||
| Rogernola New member Username: Rogernola Post Number: 3 Registered: 03-2011 Rating: N/A |
Clarification as to one of my questions (bad writing): I'm not looking for whatever value the individual diamonds are, but how simply having diamonds on the dial would affect the value of the watch. Does anyone know if Hamilton regularly made dials with diamonds, or was this limited? Also, I neglected to mention that it's a men's manual wind watch, and the case diameter (w/o crown) is 32mm. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 5167 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
It's really going to depend on the model and desirability of the watch. The diamonds themselves are not worth that much when they're small. So I would say, it will not make a huge difference. If you're talking about adding CUSTOM diamonds, then there will be no difference, in fact in some cases it may hurt the value of the watch. | ||
| Rogernola New member Username: Rogernola Post Number: 4 Registered: 03-2011 Rating: N/A |
Thanks. I'm going to send a picture of this watch as soon as one of my kids guides me through the digital camera/computer maze. My watch shop said the watchmaker didn't leave any notes, but she said there were a number of engraved notes inside the case. I guess that should mean I should photograph the movement and case also. |