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Old omega geneve automatic gold, HELP
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Tony C.
··Ωf Jury memberAmong other complications, you would need to specify the gold content. 18k? 14k?
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Landres77
·Among other complications, you would need to specify the gold content. 18k? 14k?
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Tony C.
··Ωf Jury memberSolid 18k, or even 14k, would add significant value to the watch. 9k would be worth less, and plating much less. I suspect that it is solid, as it has an "integral" bracelet, likely made of the same material.
Another complication is that it is not very desirable in the collectors market because of the style. That's not to say that there wouldn't be any interest, but it would be very low, relative to the many, many more desirable models on the market.
For that reason, the gold content is, sadly, the most important variable. You could discover the content by having a watchmaker remove the back of the case, as it will be stamped inside.
Another complication is that it is not very desirable in the collectors market because of the style. That's not to say that there wouldn't be any interest, but it would be very low, relative to the many, many more desirable models on the market.
For that reason, the gold content is, sadly, the most important variable. You could discover the content by having a watchmaker remove the back of the case, as it will be stamped inside.
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Landres77
·Solid 18k, or even 14k, would add significant value to the watch. 9k would be worth less, and plating much less. I suspect that it is solid, as it has an "integral" bracelet, likely made of the same material.
Another complication is that it is not very desirable in the collectors market because of the style. That's not to say that there wouldn't be any interest, but it would be very low, relative to the many, many more desirable models on the market.
For that reason, the gold content is, sadly, the most important variable. You could discover the content by having a watchmaker remove the back of the case, as it will be stamped inside.
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MtV
·Hi Tony, I have opened, its 18k, what would be your BEST price?
I think you misunderstood. He was trying to help. I doubt he was interested in purchasing the watch…
It’s pretty easy though: Have the movement/dial removed, any half-competent watchmaker can do that. Put the rest on a scale. Google 18k melt value and do the math. This is a prime example of a watch that’s just melt value, unfortunately.
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·I think you misunderstood. He was trying to help. I doubt he was interested in purchasing the watch…
It’s pretty easy though: Have the movement/dial removed, any half-competent watchmaker can do that. Put the rest on a scale. Google 18k melt value and do the math. This is a prime example of a watch that’s just melt value, unfortunately.
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Dan S
·I agree that the value of this watch is mainly in the gold. Unfortunately it is just not a very desirable style currently. It also appears that there is some damage to the crystal in the upper right corner, so be careful not to allow any moisture inside the watch, or you will have damage. Of course, if you are going to sell it for the gold content, this doesn't matter, but if it has sentimental value to you and you might want to restore it, then you should try to avoid further damage.
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Landres77
·Thanks everyone for your help, if anyone could light any further insight I will deeply appreciate.
Have a nice day
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