This was my grandfathers watch and I am looking for some information on what year it was made and approximate value.
It's a difficult one but I'd say that value is not likely to be much more than the scrap value of the gold. The Unisonic might have been a highly-valued cutting edge movement at time of manufacture but is now of limited interest to all but the most hardened of collectors (of which I count myself). The same watch in stainless steel would probably go for between £100-300. For example the watch here hasn't been selling at just over £525 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/montre-universal-geneve-unisonic-en-or-18k-/252045762098?Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network And this sold at a $100 start and reached £277 but then has been mysteriously re-listed http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18K-UNIVERSAL-GENEVE-UNISONIC-/252041634474?hash=item3aaeda22aaPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network It's a lovely watch and would look nice after a bit of a polish. Is it working? If not or if it's in need of a service then I couldn't recommend Paul from Electric Watches highly enough, if you are in the UK/EU.
Yes its working, I had it serviced. Was hoping it was worth more then scrap value. Guess I hold on to it then till gold goes back up. Thanks for your help.
Yeah, but I cant wear it cause it doesn't fit me. Made the band as large as it gets but still to small.
If you're thinking of selling but don't need money immediately, I'd suggest keeping it for a few months, as there is a strong likelihood that the gold value will rise considerably.
It was your Grandfather's watch. I have no idea what your relationship with him was like (neither do I care) but before acting on any of the advice given, ask yourself what he would feel was the right thing to do. If you need the money, then I'm sure he would approve. If it is just because you don't want it right now, what would he say? Did he have to save for it or was he in the fortunate position that he could buy it on a whim? - that would have been an expensive watch in it's day. What I'm trying to say is that a family heirloom can never be replaced, once sold.
I would buy a new strap and wear the head but didn't think I could do that due to the way the current band connects to the head. I have some other stuff from him that I can wear. He didn't have to save for it, luckily for him he could buy stuff like that on a whim.
Yeah, I was really hoping to wear it but its to small and I figured it would be really hard to extend the original band without paying allot of money.
Depending on how tight it is, you can get or make an extender to go on the end of the clasp. Might give you an extra 12mm or so. I would say this watch is quite valuable in gold content. Guessing an ounce or more in 18K so 75% of today's current gold price you will get $800 to $1K. Keep in mind that the buyer will melt it down along with your memories.