Value of vintage ladies watches

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Omega Forum Experts,
You helped out a lot on my first post regarding my father's Seamaster. It came back from the watchmaker looking great (see below) and he said that everything looked good on the inside too.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/advice-on-a-1954-seamaster.128909/
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That resulted in some questions within the family about other watches owned. My mother has an Omega Sapphette cocktail watch from 1954 (not the original bracelet) and my sister has watch of similar size from 1966. They both need servicing and I'm wondering whether they have any value other than my mother's is 18K gold. I've seen a previous post about there not being much interest in ladies watches so maybe I've already answered my own question. I welcome your input.

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Unfortunately your assessment is correct, aside from sentimental value your ladies watches probably are not worth the service costs to put them right, but sentimental value is priceless.

BTW, your fathers watch is lovely!
 
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I have had a few serviced for my Lady, she loves them and that’s what matters. My attitude is the cost of buying one ($100) and the added cost of service $2-250), and for $350 she has a watch she enjoys that’s not a Michael Kors at the same price....not that she would ever wear a Micheal Kors 😲
 
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When you are dealing with watches that have belonged to females in the family, don’t pay ANY attention to negative comments about the general public’s view of women’s watches! The only women (or woman) whose opinion counts is the opinion of the lady you might present a family heirloom watch to. Mrs. C only has vintage and antique watches, and wouldn’t want a Gucci, Coach, Carriage, Kors, or any other mid tier fashion brand.