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Need help identifying this watch
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·Modernish mid-1960s pocket watch in a 9k Dennison case.
Is there anything in particular you wanted to know? Some context would help.
Is there anything in particular you wanted to know? Some context would help.
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·value? im not sure its a dennison case when it says omega on the case but i really ave no idea
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··Oooo subtitles!It certainly is a Dennison cased model, that is what the ALD stamp means. Note is also says Made in England.
Value is not much beyond the gold unfortunately. No one uses pocket watches anymore. Indeed by the time this was made in Birmingham in 1964-65 (P hallmark for year) they had already fallen out of use so this might have been more of a novelty than anything else. The 161 movement seen here is only 38.5mm wide, meaning the whole watch is, what 48mm wide at most, meaning it is small for a pocket watch, again not a plus.
At a guess, there may be 15-20g of 9K gold in the case, which puts the value at maybe ~£400 all in sadly. Disappointing I am sure, but that is the way it is with pocket watches sometimes. I'd love to own it, I have other older models, but I wouldn't give more than gold value for it since it will never be worth much more, and cost half as much again to service.
Value is not much beyond the gold unfortunately. No one uses pocket watches anymore. Indeed by the time this was made in Birmingham in 1964-65 (P hallmark for year) they had already fallen out of use so this might have been more of a novelty than anything else. The 161 movement seen here is only 38.5mm wide, meaning the whole watch is, what 48mm wide at most, meaning it is small for a pocket watch, again not a plus.
At a guess, there may be 15-20g of 9K gold in the case, which puts the value at maybe ~£400 all in sadly. Disappointing I am sure, but that is the way it is with pocket watches sometimes. I'd love to own it, I have other older models, but I wouldn't give more than gold value for it since it will never be worth much more, and cost half as much again to service.
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·It certainly is a Dennison cased model, that is what the ALD stamp means. Note is also says Made in England.
Value is not much beyond the gold unfortunately. No one uses pocket watches anymore. Indeed by the time this was made in Birmingham in 1964-65 (P hallmark for year) they had already fallen out of use so this might have been more of a novelty than anything else. The 161 movement seen here is only 38.5mm wide, meaning the whole watch is, what 48mm wide at most, meaning it is small for a pocket watch, again not a plus.
At a guess, there may be 15-20g of 9K gold in the case, which puts the value at maybe ~£400 all in sadly. Disappointing I am sure, but that is the way it is with pocket watches sometimes. I'd love to own it, I have other older models, but I wouldn't give more than gold value for it since it will never be worth much more, and cost half as much again to service.
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··Oooo subtitles!J J.Ppadders i dont know whether you are right or wrong in your summary but thank you for taking the time to reply ,for the record i have been quoted anywhere from 800 to 3000 to its present day value
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·Unless I have grossly underestimated it's gold weight (only a small proportion of the whole of course), those strike me as very unrealistic valuations. As above, if someone is prepared to put cash on the table in that range, then snap their hand off. Particularly at the farcical £3K end!
thank you padders, as a complete novice i appreciate your opinion and you have set out the pros and cons for this watch and think i will take your advice and as we say in ireland i will close my fist,what was making me question its value was the wild variations i have been given ,800 to 3000 is a huge difference but a valuation and what you can close your fist on are too completely different animals,thanks again
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·Even 800 GBP is quite a lot for a 9k pocket watch. Unfortunately, unless they are extremely special, or contain a lot of gold, pocket watches just don't bring very much these days.
Perfectly good watch though if you would like to carry a PW.
Perfectly good watch though if you would like to carry a PW.
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··Oooo subtitles!J P one unknown is the weight. Stick the watch on the scales and that’ll give us some idea of the gross figure at least. It may be there is more gold in it than I first thought but the metal spacer ring round the movement makes me think not. The movement and dial are brass btw. In a non-hunter like this with single back, maybe as little as 20-30% of the gross weight is down to the case. Its a pretty thing and it’s a shame but I’m afraid this is pretty much how it is.
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·J P one unknown is the weight. Stick the watch on the scales and that’ll give us some idea of the gross figure at least. It may be there is more gold in it than I first thought but the metal spacer ring round the movement makes me think not. The movement and dial are brass btw. In a non-hunter like this with single back, maybe as little as 20-30% of the gross weight is down to the case. Its a pretty thing and it’s a shame but I’m afraid this is pretty much how it is.
J P one unknown is the weight. Stick the watch on the scales and that’ll give us some idea of the gross figure at least. It may be there is more gold in it than I first thought but the metal spacer ring round the movement makes me think not. The movement and dial are brass btw. In a non-hunter like this with single back, maybe as little as 20-30% of the gross weight is down to the case. Its a pretty thing and it’s a shame but I’m afraid this is pretty much how it is.
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·It’s heavy because of the movement. Except in commonwealth countries UK, Australia, NZ etc. 9kt is below the accepted quality of real gold which is 10kt.
Value. Anybody can quote any price they like, but that means nothing until they pull their wallet out, put that money on the table and pushes it towards you.
they may have stated these values for insurance appraisal estimates.
you can put it on EBay with no reserve and see what happens. Take your chances that two people want it and willing to bid it up
Value. Anybody can quote any price they like, but that means nothing until they pull their wallet out, put that money on the table and pushes it towards you.
they may have stated these values for insurance appraisal estimates.
you can put it on EBay with no reserve and see what happens. Take your chances that two people want it and willing to bid it up
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·J P one unknown is the weight. Stick the watch on the scales and that’ll give us some idea of the gross figure at least. It may be there is more gold in it than I first thought but the metal spacer ring round the movement makes me think not. The movement and dial are brass btw. In a non-hunter like this with single back, maybe as little as 20-30% of the gross weight is down to the case. Its a pretty thing and it’s a shame but I’m afraid this is pretty much how it is.
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··Oooo subtitles!J J.Pits 67.1 grams weight
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·going for scrap on sunday unless someone wants to make an offer on it
