Answering questions regarding what you should expect to get for your vintage watch at auction or from a dealer. You may also ask if questions regarding the authenticity of your watch here.
Forum rules
In order to provide a reasonable appraisal, we will need at least 3 of the following:
1) A picture of your watch. This is done using the "upload" feature.
2) Model number if known.
3) The case material, Silver, Steel or Gold, etc.
4) Case diameter & overall condition.
Due to the demands placed on my mailbox, I do not answer such inquires by direct mail. You must post your question here. Direct eMails regarding appraisals will be deleted and not answered.
Please note: Almost ALL the small ladies "cocktail" watches of brands such as Bulova, Gruen, Hamilton, etc., with gold trading at record prices are trading at or near scrap.
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fv22
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by fv22 » Fri Apr 03, 2015 4:19 pm
Hello,
New here and trying to find out about this watch. It was given to my father around 75+/- years ago Say's "Tymes 17 Jewels" on the face and what appears to be "14 W.C.C." on the back. I have searched online for any info regarding Tymes watches and have not found anything. Please help as I would like to know more about the watch. It really has me curious since this is the first online search I ever did that gave me no info.
Works perfectly, think its a gold case but not sure. I do not have the watch here to get dimensions (it is with my mother) but is relatively small such as for a child or woman. In generally good condition with few light scratches only, do have pictures which I will attach. Thanks in advance, I look forward to hearing from you!
Bob
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by zafbasha » Tue Apr 07, 2015 9:51 am
It looks like 14k, you'd need to open it to confirm. It's a generic watch, maybe a jeweler name or a dept, store or something. It's not worth a whole lot more than scrap even though it may have sentimental value.
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fv22
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by fv22 » Wed Apr 08, 2015 12:04 pm
Ok, thanks for the info. Thought it was strange I could not find anything about the name, didn't think about generic branding.