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     Deneke4us New member Username: Deneke4us Post Number: 1 Registered: 06-2012 Rating: N/A |
Hi All, Can anyone help me find out what my moms old watch may be worth and/or where to see it? It is just too heavy for my wrist and has been in my lock box for years. She bought it new (in the 80s?) and the numbers on the back are: 260.5.18 1847609 Any information anyone can provide would be wonderful. Thanks!  | ||
| Deneke4us New member Username: Deneke4us Post Number: 2 Registered: 06-2012 Rating: N/A |
LOL, I mean sell it, not see it  | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 5655 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Is it manual wind or battery powered? I'm not very good with more recent pieces, but we can try to figure it out. | ||
| Deneke4us New member Username: Deneke4us Post Number: 3 Registered: 06-2012 Rating: N/A |
Zaf, I think this watch may have a battery. I used to wear it (15+ years ago) and I do not ever remember winding it. It is not keeping time now, so I tried to wind it, but it still does not move. Thus, I guess I am a little worried that there may be an old batter in it??? Any thoughts? THanks! | ||
| Ilja Moderator Username: Ilja Post Number: 338 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
It's battery powered. ...as you mention the weight as an issue - exchanging the steel/gold bracelet with a leather strap might be an option for you. Battery exchange is a bit tricky since 2x2 screws hold the caseback, but a nice watchmaker can do this. | ||
| Deneke4us New member Username: Deneke4us Post Number: 4 Registered: 06-2012 Rating: N/A |
Ilja, Any idea of value on this type of watch? Thanks! | ||
| Ilja Moderator Username: Ilja Post Number: 339 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Quartz watches don't sell high and well, maybe $2000 or a bit more since it's two-tone (stainless steel and 18k gold), bracelet and a quite seldom seen monnphase model. | ||
| Deneke4us New member Username: Deneke4us Post Number: 5 Registered: 06-2012 Rating: N/A |
Ilja, Thanks for the estimate, I just had no idea what value it may have and this certainly helps. Thanks again! |