| Author | Message | ||
     Mchaar New member Username: Mchaar Post Number: 1 Registered: 02-2013 Rating: N/A |
Hi, I am trying appraise and sell this watch. It was purchase in 1983 plus,minus a year or two and is covered in diamonds and pearls. Any thoughts on the value and where I can list it for sale?    | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 5819 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Are you sure it was purchased NEW in 1983? Looks older. Value will depend on what movement is in there. If it's a caliber 101 it's worth some money, if not, it'll be slightly over the scrap value. I can't tell. Can you measure the dimensions of the case back precisely? | ||
| Mchaar New member Username: Mchaar Post Number: 3 Registered: 02-2013 Rating: N/A |
Zaf, my mother purchased this watch directly from the dealer in Dubai, in the late 70's/early 80's. The exact date is not certain. The back story is that this watch was unique piece made by JLC as a gift to the wife of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid (ruler of Dubai). The watch was too small and was returned. My mother bought it in ~1980 for $16k ($45k in today's dollars). I will measure the case back and get back to you. Thanks! | ||
| Mchaar New member Username: Mchaar Post Number: 4 Registered: 02-2013 Rating: N/A |
Zaf, the dimensions of the back case are: 5mm x 3mm x 1.5mm. The dimensions of the front watch face are: 6mm dial diameter, 1cm outer diameter (including diamonds) | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 5823 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
The first dimension seems really small. The movement I am referring (the 101) to is 14mm x 4.8mm wide x 3.4mm tall. It's the smallest backset they make. | ||
| Mchaar New member Username: Mchaar Post Number: 5 Registered: 02-2013 Rating: N/A |
Zaf, sorry the decimal point shouldn't have been there, so yes, it is the same dimensions as those you mentioned - so it is the caliber 101. What would that make it worth? Thanks! | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 5828 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
You best bet is to search the Antiquorum.com database and see what caliber 101s are going for. |