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     Dhelding New member Username: Dhelding Post Number: 1 Registered: 09-2012 Rating: N/A |
This was left to me by my grandfather. Arctos Horometer, clean, works, with manual. I cant find much info other than a pdf about an expo in the 50's. any idea on collectability and value? thanks.  | ||
| Dhelding New member Username: Dhelding Post Number: 2 Registered: 09-2012 Rating: N/A |
bigger pic hopefully....  sorry for the lack of clarity, after resizing it to fit, it looks horrible. | ||
| Dhelding New member Username: Dhelding Post Number: 3 Registered: 09-2012 Rating: N/A |
another....  | ||
| Gatorcpa Intermediate Member Username: Gatorcpa Post Number: 136 Registered: 11-2006 Rating: N/A |
That is an interesting watch. I would be curious as to what all the different markings mean and how such a watch was used in the field. Probably not a very high value on a piece like this, unless it is solid gold. I would think that original instructions and paperwork would be important and add value. gatorcpa | ||
| Gatorcpa Intermediate Member Username: Gatorcpa Post Number: 137 Registered: 11-2006 Rating: N/A |
Did a little more research on this and found out that is was German made and was introduced in 1956. It does seem to have collectible value as a navigational tool, beyond the vintage watch market. A lot like the Edox Geoscope. http://www.crazywatches.pl/images/upload/chronograph/edoxgeoscope1.jpg Hope this helps, gatorcpa | ||
| Dhelding New member Username: Dhelding Post Number: 4 Registered: 09-2012 Rating: N/A |
Same info I found, I appreciate the input anyway. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 5716 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Looks gold plated to me, I think it'll be really hard to value that watch very highly. Too bad it isn't all steel. | ||
| Dhelding New member Username: Dhelding Post Number: 5 Registered: 09-2012 Rating: N/A |
I believe it is. I will take a picture of the back when I get home. | ||
| Dhelding New member Username: Dhelding Post Number: 6 Registered: 09-2012 Rating: N/A |
I believe its plated also. the back appears to be steel....I will post a picture of the back later today. I do remember it says 40 micron something....and incabolic(?) on the back. | ||
| Dhelding New member Username: Dhelding Post Number: 7 Registered: 09-2012 Rating: N/A |
the center has an R and an N with an anchor between. below that are the letters ExSto ? and last line has the letters DBP. thanks again  | ||
| O429507 New member Username: O429507 Post Number: 1 Registered: 11-2012 Rating: N/A |
Hi, I collect aviation and world time watches, this is an interesting model, it is collectable and has a value..it will make a great heirloom, however If you are looking to sell I would be interested in making you an offer. Many Thanks Joe | ||
| Mitchjw36 New member Username: Mitchjw36 Post Number: 1 Registered: 11-2012 Rating: N/A |
I have 2 watches I'd like to find out about. The first is a Longines but I can't seem to find this same style but with the 3 diamonds on the top & bottom of the body and a diamond in the winding shaft. The other is a Van Sipman Bros. with the # 6930886 on both sides of the case.     | ||
| Mitchjw36 New member Username: Mitchjw36 Post Number: 2 Registered: 11-2012 Rating: N/A |
I have 2 watches I'd like to find out about. The first is a Longines but I can't seem to find this same style but with the 3 diamonds on the top & bottom of the body and a diamond in the winding shaft. The other is a Van Sipman Bros. with the # 6930886 on both sides of the case.  |