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     Oldshot New member Username: Oldshot Post Number: 2 Registered: 08-2012 Rating: N/A |
The "market" for used, vintage, ladies cocktail watches seems to be almost non-existent. With gold over $1600/oz your advice re "scrap value" is appropriate. But, does the rarity or quality of the movement make any difference? As an example the 2 photos. The faces of each watch are unbranded except for "Swiss". The movements are from the 1930"s.The cases are 14K. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 5708 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Hi, try again with the photos please. If it isn't one of the top 5 brand names Rolex, Patek, Vacheron, Audemars, etc. It would be unlikely a ladies watch will fetch much more than scrap in a real world scenario. | ||
| Fran�ois New member Username: Fran�ois Post Number: 10 Registered: 04-2012 Rating: N/A |
hello zaf, i recently bought a watch and am not sure of it's authenticity. the refinished face is signed ulysse nardin, as is the stainless steel inside case back cover. the outside caseback is stamped stainless steel / swiss made / 0151. the movement is stamped swiss made - 15 jewels. there is no serial #, nor is there a caliber stamp. there is a stamp of what looks like a 4 leaf clover with an S inside. if not U.N. then who uses the clover logo? the watch is ss and i paid $550 for it. was it worth it?  | ||
| Fran�ois Junior Member Username: Fran�ois Post Number: 11 Registered: 04-2012 Rating: N/A |
here's a pic of the face  | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 5712 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
I am not aware of Ulysse Nardin signed this way, so until proven otherwise and since the dial is refinished, you should assume it is not a U.N. | ||
| Fran�ois Junior Member Username: Fran�ois Post Number: 12 Registered: 04-2012 Rating: N/A |
thank you Zaf, i appreciate the help. no more watches from argentina for me. thx agn | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 5713 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Stuff coming out of South America, I have found, is very tricky to buy. You need to be very knowledgeable not to get ripped off. | ||
| Oldshot New member Username: Oldshot Post Number: 3 Registered: 08-2012 Rating: N/A |
Sorry I had a problem up loading the photos. Here they are: Dreffa and Rado.The watch dials have no trade mark other than "Swiss". Thanks for your help.   |