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.
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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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vincereynard
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by vincereynard » Sat Feb 13, 2016 11:54 am
I came across the attached whilst browsing the net.
A solid 18K Memovox, which according to my understanding of your excellent book, should be a caliber 916 Full Rotor Automatic.
One of the last made perhaps. Solid gold dial?
The back looks like it has had a serious session with the polishing wheel. I assume the "875" refers to the gold contents?.
I shall ask for better movement shots.
Priced at £1950 ($2850) which seems reasonable to me. What do you think please?
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The images are poor of the site, I shall try to get better.
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zafbasha
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by zafbasha » Sun Feb 14, 2016 9:42 am
875 21 is likely to be the case reference number, something along the lines of E875 as 21 being the yellow gold, etc. Something like that.
I do agree with you and would expect an 916 in there.
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by vincereynard » Sun Feb 14, 2016 1:42 pm
Zaf,
Thanks for the reply,
"I assume the "875" refers to the gold contents?" Sorry about that, a bit of brain fade. Silly question.
1437876 - would this date it to about 1970?
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by zafbasha » Sun Feb 14, 2016 4:49 pm
I can't really date by case serial # but 1970 +/- is a good guess.