Hello,

I'm curious as to what to do about the watch I found in a box that I took to the local jewelers 2 weeks ago for a crystal. I took more photos with my phone but deleted them. This is the best I have and the writing is what the jeweler wrote when I asked him what the serial number was on the inside.

Should I be concerned it's taking so long? I guess they had to order the crystal. The watch was working. I didn't ask for a cleaning.

Also, it's my exhusband's grandmothers most likely. Should I return it? Or, should I wear it, or give it to his son, or daughter, or sell it? What to do?

I haven't seen anything like it on the internet, but, I'm starting to think it may be rare.

Am I overthinking this whole thing?

 

Unfortunately, ladies watches aren't very collectible (except to @Syrte) so you won't be able to retire by selling it. 2 weeks isn't a long time if the watchmaker had to find a crystal and wait for it to ship. Photos of the movement and inside the case back, would help...a lot!
I would keep it for sentimental value.

 

Sentimental isn't quite the word. Revenge... maybe

The man said it was from the 30's. I thought Nichole Kidman just made them popular again.

Guess I'll be flashing a gold watch now instead of my dad's Timex Indiglo.

I can probably go there and ask to take pictures.....

Thanks.

 

if it's your exhusband's grandmother's watch, you should give it to her heiress.

 

I gave him the house.

 

I would give it to his daughter.

 

I am paying $165 for the repair...... ugh. That would be the nice thing to do.

 

him <=> heiress (= daughter)

 

I'm curious to see more photos, but that's just because I'm curious. Other than that, others have kind of said it all...

 

He gave me 7 boxes he packed....... I walked away. I'm better off now. His daughter is nice.

Thanks!