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     Mestomix New member Username: Mestomix Post Number: 1 Registered: 11-2010 Rating: N/A |
Just thought I'd share some pictures of my grandfather's pocket watch, with the hopes someone might be able to tell me more about it, and maybe provide me a ballpark estimate of what it's worth. My late grandfather received this from a "female acquaintance" of his, though much later than the receipt indicates it was purchased (1899). It's not running at the moment, but I'm told it's still serviceable. The crystal seems to have been replaced by some plastic/acrylic material. Open case: http://imgur.com/bCk4p http://imgur.com/NubHh http://imgur.com/4hYHZ Closed case: http://imgur.com/YoN0s http://imgur.com/uZM31 Movement: http://imgur.com/LObTg http://imgur.com/uNcTe Original receipt: http://imgur.com/wwn8I Certificate, with serial number: http://imgur.com/Tqnr3 What's already been said: "Elaborate fine regulation, bimetallic split balance, Breguet hairspring, what looks like a diamond rather than a ruby as a balance stone..." Thanks in advance for your insights! | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 4909 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Hi. This type of thing has the most value in the German market. Maybe you should try to see what they fetch in the auctions there, like the "Crott" auction (just google them). I am not a pocket watch expert but if I were to guess, something in the area of $1400-1900. |