Cortébert Authenticity

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watchguynyc

·Apr 3, 2019

Hello everyone,

I am relatively new to watch collecting and am hoping for a little bit of help from the community ahead of purchasing my first vintage watch.

I have found a Cortébert Grand Prix advertised to me as authentic and original (never polished or refurbished). I don’t have the eye for this yet, so am hoping for any help or indications from the pictures attached on if this appears to be the case.

I don’t have pictures of the movement so I understand that authenticity may be difficult to judge based solely on the case and dial. I really appreciate any help and can hopefully give back soon!

Best,
Mitch

 

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·Apr 3, 2019·schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector

Looks like a nice NOS example

Had to look them up
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cortébert_(watch_manufacturer)

Price might help us see if it’s a good deal.


Search of the brand on this forum gives a few hits you may want to read

https://omegaforums.net/search/10544944/?q=Cortebert&o=date

 

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watchguynyc

·Apr 3, 2019

Thanks! Asking is ~$2,000... still trying to figure out what the range on these types of watches is.

 

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dsio

·Apr 3, 2019·Ash @ ΩF

Moved to other watch brands topic

 

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CaptainWinsor

·Apr 3, 2019

For $2000 you can get a lot better watch IMO. Omega Zenith Longines

 

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redpcar

·Apr 3, 2019

The watch is in beautiful condition but I don't think it should command that price. Unless you have some sentimental attachment, walk away. It is a simple gold filled watch. For the money, keep on looking. You can find more desirable watches for less. This is a $300 watch.

 

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Screwbacks

·Apr 3, 2019

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Thanks! Asking is ~$2,000... still trying to figure out what the range on these types of watches is.

get out of it.

 

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77deluxe

·Apr 3, 2019

That is a very expensive gold filled watch.

 

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X350 XJR

·Apr 3, 2019·Vintage Omega Aficionado

You could buy an awful lot of Omega tor $2000.

 

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·Apr 3, 2019·schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector

CaptainWinsor

For $2000 you can get a lot better watch IMO. Omega Zenith Longines

Or four (4) mint ones for $1116

https://omegaforums.net/threads/min...t-dress-watch-cal-unitas-6325-serviced.60800/

 

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watchguynyc

·Apr 4, 2019

Thanks everyone, very appreciative of all of the feedback you’re sharing with me.

Is there a way to easily distinguish if this is gold filled or gold plated? From my research, Cortébert made many watches in both and there don’t appear to be any markings on this one saying which it is.

 

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·Apr 4, 2019·schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector

Most gold watches have a gold caseback.
The metal caseback is a sign 94.7% of the time.

Even if it was gold it’s still way overpriced

 

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JimInOz

·Apr 4, 2019·Melbourne Australia

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.... Cortébert made many watches in both and there don’t appear to be any markings on this one saying which it is.

If it was solid gold, there would be Swiss hallmarks on the lugs/midcase, caseback and buckle.
If it was gold plate/filled, there could be indications on the inside of the caseback. This caseback is marked as Stainless Steel, which is usual for plated cases.

 

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bubba48

·Apr 4, 2019

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Thanks! Asking is ~$2,000... still trying to figure out what the range on these types of watches is.

There's probably an extra zero

 

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Mark020

·Apr 4, 2019·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

I would not bet on that

 

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Dan S

·Apr 4, 2019

Crazy price for a gold-plated piece from a lesser brand. A solid gold IWC cal 89 with ribbon lugs sold on eBay recently for less than $1800.