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Inherited a watch, I'm having a hard time finding information about it

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Thank you all very much, if it's that rare and valuable i probably will aim towards selling it and figure out the best way to go about that, a friend is just telling me to get in touch with and send it to a reputable auction house and let them value and sell it.
 
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Thank you all very much, if it's that rare and valuable i probably will aim towards selling it and figure out the best way to go about that, a friend is just telling me to get in touch with and send it to a reputable auction house and let them value and sell it.

..... and there it is folks!

esoteric - don't do a thing to the watch if you're going to sell it. An experienced collector will want it in the exact condition it's in, and then will let their own watchmaker do any work necessary.
 
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..... and there it is folks!

esoteric - don't do a thing to the watch if you're going to sell it. An experienced collector will want it in the exact condition it's in, and then will let their own watchmaker do any work necessary.


the watch has a ton of sentimental value but i'm having some economic issues that this would help with, i can't justify sitting on a watch that could be this valuable when i wouldn't ever wear it and i'm not enough of a watch person to really appreciate it, i would be keeping it simply in remembrance of my grandfather.

Thanks for the advice, i probably won't do anything physically to the watch, i'll mostly work on getting an idea at the value of it. thank you everyone with the information and help!
 
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the watch has a ton of sentimental value but i'm having some economic issues that this would help with, i can't justify sitting on a watch that could be this valuable when i wouldn't ever wear it and i'm not enough of a watch person to really appreciate it, i would be keeping it simply in remembrance of my grandfather.

Thanks for the advice, i probably won't do anything physically to the watch, i'll mostly work on getting an idea at the value of it. thank you everyone with the information and help!

Yeah, if genuine it's an amazing piece. I had a ring for my daughter done in the cloisonné technique, and it's very cool.

Usually I say to keep a family heirloom watch, but if this wont be worn (and I'd argue for making it a safe queen) then it makes sense to sell it to a collector who would appreciate it, without touching it.

Please update us with what happens with it.
 
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Amazing watch and I agree with your decision to sell it. If period correct, this is an investment/museum quality piece not a wearer. What we can see appears to be in excellent condition. I wouldn't let anyone but a prominent auction house touch this. It can't be stated enough that sending it to a watchmaker or to Omega for a meaningless service (since you don't plan on wearing it) is a huge risk. Beautiful watch and keep us updated!
 
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Congratulations on finding this special watch. As others have said, if you are going to sell it, there is little to be gained by tampering with the watch in any way.
 
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It's made the 'dink - 16 lots to watch:
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Looks like the watch dial is off-centered in the photos. I wonder if the crown/stem came loose and the dial is floating around in the case...

Anyone else see that?
 
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Anyone else see that?
Looks to me like they removed the crystal for the photos and they are taken on a slight angle.

That is one gorgeous watch.
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I would send it to Omega. if the watch is so rare or unique as some seem to believe, i would never risk to have it opened by a non-official source. Omega might charge you much more but it is the only way that you will ensure that the watch will not be damaged. Someone suggested contacting the museum, I tend to agree, With delicate pieces of history we must take aoll the available precautions. just my 2 cents.
 
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I would send it to Omega. if the watch is so rare or unique as some seem to believe, i would never risk to have it opened by a non-official source. Omega might charge you much more but it is the only way that you will ensure that the watch will not be damaged. Someone suggested contacting the museum, I tend to agree, With delicate pieces of history we must take aoll the available precautions. just my 2 cents.
Your two cents are about $55,999.98 dollars late 😀
 
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I would send it to Omega. if the watch is so rare or unique as some seem to believe, i would never risk to have it opened by a non-official source. Omega might charge you much more but it is the only way that you will ensure that the watch will not be damaged. Someone suggested contacting the museum, I tend to agree, With delicate pieces of history we must take aoll the available precautions. just my 2 cents.

May have even been the museum that actually bought it. 😗
 
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