Found this watch on local ebay.. Possibly fellow forummers could take a look and confirm if this is genuine, never seen it before. What would be a fair value? Thanks in advance!!!
Dial and hands have been refinished/repainted/replaced and don't conform to each other. Hard to tell what they were originally. Would need to see movement to assess it's value and condition. To a collector this may be a parts watch at best. Value would depend on the movement, it's condition and the collector's need for the specific parts. Maybe $50-$200 max? To a non-collector, it's purely a personal preference thing as to value. It's somewhat of a representation of a watch that would sell for $500-$1000 if in original, excellent condition. Worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it but I'm afraid that here, a collector's forum, not much. Thanks for sharing and good hunting, C.R., Happy Holidays!
Uncle Buck's assessment is spot-on, but just to note that the hands are correct (though re-lumed), it is the chapter ring which has been refinished in the wrong position.
Uncle Buck, thanks a lot for your clear explanation and assessment. I will leave this watch aside then.. Thanks a lot!
You are most welcome, C.R. We appreciate your courtesy (some aren't) and are always eager to help you spend your money!