I have a Omega Seamaster De Ville 9ct Gold watch with a 9ct gold bracelet. It is in working order. I'd assume it is from the 1950's or 60s but I currently have no knowledge at all when it comes to watches. Any information about the watch would be really appreciated. It would be nice to find out it's age, value etc although the watch is not for sale. Thanks so much in advance.

 

Nice watch from the mid 1960s!

You can calculate its value by multiply its weight with the scrap gold price then add about $5-600 for the total.

 

Thanks for the reply. It actually weighs in at 55g. I was actually thinking late 50's or 60's.

 

It’s a nice looking piece that falls between the mid-60’s and mid-70’s. A look inside would be more definitive.

 

Thank you so much for the reply. I really don't like the idea of (me) opening up the back on it to be perfectly honest. I'm not sure if I should have it valued and dated at a jewellers or not. It would be nice to know but not sure how much they'd charge or how accurate they would be.

 

Thank you for the information and date. It was indeed bought in the UK and the Gold hallmarks on the bracelet are also British. It would then possibly make sense that, with the style of numerals and the hallmarked bracelet, it was made solely for the market here in the UK. Would you have any idea of value or rarity?

 

Birmingham hallmarks on the bracelet.
Bracelet probably this:

 

I'll try and take another look at the date letter see if I can work out which letter is actually on it. Looks like it was definitely made by J A Main in Birmingham.

 

There's no need to open the back or bring it to a jeweler. You'll get no more useful information, except a few numbers that won't be of any use to you at all.

9ct gold is exclusive to the UK, which is clear on the bracelet, probably true for the watch case also.

IMO, approximate decade from the 1960s-70s is enough info on the age of the watch, but date stamp on the bracelet could give you the approximate year the watch was sold.

It's not a rare watch and not a sought after one like those sport watches so the value won't be much different from what I said above. Just enjoy it however you like.

 

If the watch weighs 55g then there is probably about 37g of gold after subtracting the movement, dial and crystal, leaving you with a scrap gold price of around £370. It's quite likely the watch contains a calibre 601 manual movement, which although collectors don't go wild for it is still an excellent movement. Selling on ebay I estimate it would make £550-650. The dial is in extremely good condition, it is an uncommon model and not easy to find if you wanted one, so in theory it should be worth more but collecting trends don't always make sense. Some people like that style of numerals and others don't; personally I think it is a lovely watch and perfect for dress wear. If it has sentimental value to you then it's well worth spending the hundred or so to have it serviced by a watchmaker.

 

Thanks Edward for the information. It has no sentimental value to me although I will be keeping it for a few years and will hopefully it will see some use from time to time. The watch is looking good and keeping great time but I would most definitely have it serviced at some point if I do end up keeping it longer term. I'm happy with your estimate!! Thank you.