Austin Watch Company-Help Needed

ken_hodson

Looks very much like a rebranded Rado Golden Horse. Has the same case, movement (AS1700/01), hands and crystal. I've not heard of the Austin brand though.

Canuck

The “Austin” name listing on Mikrolisk.

CBM1590

Any of you fine folks heard/seen/know anything about Austin watches? This Austin is stamped Rado inside, is Swiss Made and has 17j. That has been the majority of what I’ve seen since stumbling upon them until last night. I found a few later Japanese produced models as well after much digging.

I know value is what a person is willing to pay, but Austin is an old family name and this watch has a nice ribbon dial. Lugs look unpolished, hands could be better, but an interesting watch to me nonetheless. Impressions, history, knowledge of the movement, even price point information would be much appreciated. I know it’s not a collectible watch and I wouldn’t be purchasing as such. Anyone know anything?

C ColRocket

This post caught my attention. I have an Austin Watch Company watch from the 1970s. According to what I've found out, the Austin Watch Company was the inhouse brand from Gordon's Jewelers from perhaps the 1970s until maybe even as late as 1990. My wife gave me this watch in about 1978 and we're sure she bought it in Fayetteville, NC which would track with the Gordon's Jewelers origin. I've been unable to find any more information from any source. I've attached a couple of photos. CBM1590, yours is the only other Austin Watch Co watch I've seen. Thanks for posting this!

Foo2rama

XYN import code.

not seen before?