Bob if you decide to sell the watch you could sell here with no hassle and get advice for a fair price. It looks in very good condition and it is the Chronometer version of this watch and that is very good as well.
B brushTrue or was he just trying to sell me one of those auto winders for the dresser?
Generally speaking paypal is the safest way to go even though there are small fees involved, ship the watch via something trackable and reliable, USPS express or FedEX and you're doing well. And yea by all means post a FS ad on the for sale forum here, just read the instructions regarding posting requirements first to keep everything in order and away you go!
B brushWonderful information, you guys obviously appreciate the brand. I'll shortly post for sale however guess I'm back to the original value question. Again, I sense you folks are serious and knowledgeable about these watches so what do you think. Go a little high like 1200 and best offer, a grand firm or????? Maybe someone can offer a realistic range?
Thanks, bob
1200 is too high for the watch. If you want to maximize your audience, I suggest taking closer pictures of the front of the watch to better clarify the condition of the case. It appears to have been polished and while it looks to have been a nice job, it is hard to tell unless there were closer pictures of the front. The back of the watch looks fine. Also, the collector will typically want pictures of the movement as well as the inner caseback.
The front is more for the case rather than the face (dial). The key here is if the watch was indeed polished and refinished as I suspect, to what extent was it done? I could also be mistaken and the case may not have been polished significantly but it is difficult to tell with pictures that far off. It has to be closer and of course focused. Put the camera in macro setting (if it is a point and shoot one) and take the picture where there is a lot of light - like beside an open window or sliding glass door.
Back looks good. Ideally you should have pictures of the movement as well as the inner caseback but if there is any risk to scratching the watch by doing so then I would rather the watch not be opened. Servicing or cleaning of a watch typically included polishing the case unless instructions are given not to do so. You might want to take pictures of side views of the watch as well while you are at it. Keep in mind this is a watch that is not difficult to find so in order to get top dollar for it the condition has to be excellent (before polish not after polish!).
BTW, your existing photos are too overexposed so much so that the details of the watch and bracelet are washed out.
I think the photos are fine. However a darker background would allow more detail to be viewed.
B brushThanks again for all the info. Got a mother in law hospitalized so trouble with added pics from the wife. Did stop in James & Sons and they said they just "cleaned it up a little" exterior wise. Looks to me like they might have cleaned up the bracelet more than the watch as the clasp looks better then I recall. I'm just gonna list in the FS forum and ask a grand. As my son's not interested and if it doesn't sell I'll just wear for dress as occasions arise.
Thanks again for all the info. P.S. Should I list as a 751 movement?
bob
