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Dan S
·Maybe you can indicate what you want to know exactly. It's plain to see what the watches are, since they have model names and reference numbers clearly indicated. You can research approximate values using google, if that's your intent. The Astronaut is a fun collectible, IMO.
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Flipokc
·Maybe you can indicate what you want to know exactly. It's plain to see what the watches are, since they have model names and reference numbers clearly indicated. You can research approximate values using google, if that's your intent. The Astronaut is a fun collectible, IMO.
I'm not very knowledgeable on watches. My apologies. I was looking for rarity and basic general value. I may considering selling some of them but want to pass several down to kiddos as they age as well; however, would like to know more first. I did google but the results were a bit varied on a these ones. I managed to identify and learn about 30 others he had.
Again new to this. Thank you for the help.
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Dan S
·The chronograph and the Day-Date knockoff look like 80s or 90s pieces at first glance, and I don't think they are particularly collectible. The chronograph is obviously a complicated watch and it's 18k gold, so it has some value, but it's dated looking, and I think it will be a tough sell.
As I noted above, the Astronaut is the only one that a collector would find interesting IMO, and might be worth saving to pass on. Not rare, or super valuable, but a fun and collectible piece. Hope this helps.
As I noted above, the Astronaut is the only one that a collector would find interesting IMO, and might be worth saving to pass on. Not rare, or super valuable, but a fun and collectible piece. Hope this helps.
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SkunkPrince
·That you have any mechanical chronograph means potentially $1000 range, depending on the movement. The Astronaut is worth more than a few dollars as well.
The day/date, perhaps not so much.
That Bulova put that chronograph in an 18K case means it was likely a limited edition.
I would suggest selling these without a lot more research would be very foolish. It were me, I would sell the day/date and the Astronaut and use that money to service the chrono and keep it forever.
The day/date, perhaps not so much.
That Bulova put that chronograph in an 18K case means it was likely a limited edition.
I would suggest selling these without a lot more research would be very foolish. It were me, I would sell the day/date and the Astronaut and use that money to service the chrono and keep it forever.
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·Sorry for your loss,
I’d say if you have kids you want to pass them onto, ask them which ones they like before you sell anything.
Watches are designed to be worn and so if someone is happybto wear a family heirloom it doesn’t really matter if they’re not collectible.
The chronograph, while not a collectors’s item, was styled to look like early chronos from the 1920s or the 1930s, and appears good quality based on the look of the movement and 18k case, so someone might be happy to wear it.
Chronos are somewhat expensive to service however, I mean several hundred euros or dollars depending on where you live. A service should last about 7 years - and is necessary for daily wear, otherwise the watch will be damaged.
Another way to search for value is to go on Ebay and do a search for sold items.
Agree with @Dan S to keep the Astronaut.
I’d say if you have kids you want to pass them onto, ask them which ones they like before you sell anything.
Watches are designed to be worn and so if someone is happybto wear a family heirloom it doesn’t really matter if they’re not collectible.
The chronograph, while not a collectors’s item, was styled to look like early chronos from the 1920s or the 1930s, and appears good quality based on the look of the movement and 18k case, so someone might be happy to wear it.
Chronos are somewhat expensive to service however, I mean several hundred euros or dollars depending on where you live. A service should last about 7 years - and is necessary for daily wear, otherwise the watch will be damaged.
Another way to search for value is to go on Ebay and do a search for sold items.
Agree with @Dan S to keep the Astronaut.
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Dan S
·FWIW, the movement on the chronograph appears to be a Lemania.
