1930s? 14k Gold Tavannes

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Waltesefalcon

·Jul 5, 2021

Lovely watch OP watches with a family history are always the best.

 

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rob#1

·Jul 5, 2021

Borosilikat

Let's get back on topic 😀

You are welcome to post your Cyma, would be nice to see it!

Now regarding my Tavannes here, do you have any idea how much it could be worth ? I really know nothing about this brand.

Just to be clear though I have no inclination towards selling it as it's an heirloom, just asking out of curiosity 📖

Here you go

 

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bubba48

·Jul 6, 2021

Very nice watch; congrats.

A couple of "cousins" in stainless steel

 

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Helvetia History

·Jul 6, 2021

Borosilikat

It really is, that is a very nice watch!

Kind of off-topic again but, I think we should have more discussion on these 1920s,1930s,1940s pieces, I have recently gotten really into them and I think it's a very underrated era for collectors compared to say the 1960s

Here you go lots of discussion here and some pictures of some Cyma/Tavannes.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/special-watches-from-1934-catalogue.104918/

Thanks. Carl.

 

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mzzleather

·Jul 6, 2021

Beautiful tavannes. Love the unique rail road track, tks for sharing OP

 

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Waltesefalcon

·Jul 6, 2021

I'm only passingly familiar with Tavannes and Cyma. So I did an Ebay search for Tavannes and saw four tanks from the same era, none of which are gold cased. They were in between $140 and $300. The two that were right at $300 were "buy it now" deals and the other two that were lower were ongoing auctions. I'd say that since yours is gold cased it's probably worth between $400, and maybe to the right buyer, $600. This is only an educated guess going off what I paid for my 40s Hamilton Turner in a 10K case and what the actual bids in the two Ebay auctions were for the Tavannes tanks.

 

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Borosilikat

·Jul 6, 2021

The watch is running, do you guys think it's worth getting it serviced ?

I'm seriously considering it but at the same time it may take a very long time, be expensive and not really benefit since the watch is running and winding smoothly although I have not timegraphed it and the adjustment lever is all the way on slow which as far as I know usually indicates a low amplitude.

 

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Tony C.

·Jul 7, 2021·Ωf Jury member

Borosilikat

I'm seriously considering it but at the same time it may take a very long time, be expensive and not really benefit since the watch is running and winding smoothly although I have not timegraphed it and the adjustment lever is all the way on slow which as far as I know usually indicates a low amplitude.

Do you think that it would be wise to drive your car with oil that is years, or decades old, lubricating the engine?

Of course the answer it partially depends how frequently you expect to use the watch, but for regular wear, you are certain to degrade the movement without a service, no matter how well it appears to be running.

 

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Waltesefalcon

·Jul 7, 2021

Of course it's worth servicing. Just because it's running isn't a reason to not service it. It needs proper lubrication to minimize the wear on the movement. Right now the oil that was once in it is dried out and no longer lubricating anything.

 

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wagudc

·Jul 7, 2021

I agree, a service is a wise choice. Parts are no longer available for this watch, if you wear them out you will be looking for a donor movement.

 

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peterbar77

·Jul 7, 2021

These early rectangular models are very cool. I guess it's from earlier than 30's...

 

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Borosilikat

·Jul 7, 2021

Good call guys, I brought it to my watchmaker and they said they will see what is neccesary, probably just cleaning,oiling,regulating.

It's worth it to me since I do actually want to wear it.😀

 

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Waltesefalcon

·Jul 7, 2021

Good choice. My 1929 Hamilton Piping Rock is in for its regular service right now, I usually have two or three a year that need servicing.