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     Vicente New member Username: Vicente Post Number: 1 Registered: 04-2012 Rating: N/A |
Hello, would you be so kind to provide an estimate value for this watch? The brand is HASTE but I know the real brand is a swiss one and then they change it to HASTE when it was imported to Mexico. The back picture isnt clear but it sais: 132 18k 0.750 630583     | ||
| Vicente New member Username: Vicente Post Number: 2 Registered: 04-2012 Rating: N/A |
I found aditional info on this watch, I hope it helps: Buren Watches Supplied to H. Steele y Compa�ia in Mexico Mr. Hans Kocher, author of the 1992 book on the Buren Watch Co. (in German) Die Geschichte der Uhrmacherei in Buren worked at Buren from 1951 to 1971. From 1956 to 1968 he was the technical director and from 1968 to 1971 he served as the general manager. He wrote a letter in February 1996 (which the original - in German - and a translation, are on file at the NAWCC Library & Research Center) and reported the following: As early as 1935 Buren had furnished watches, of all sizes, to H. Steele y Compa�ia, Mexico City. A number of these are labeled �Haste� a contraction of Harry Steele. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 5602 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Interesting info, thanks. The resemble the Breitlings of the era. I don't think Haste is brand that collectors are lookign for, so this will limit value. It'll depend to some degree on the movement maker and how heavy the case is. Anywhere from $900-1500. |