Answering questions regarding what you should expect to get for your vintage watch at auction or from a dealer. You may also ask if questions regarding the authenticity of your watch here.
Forum rules
In order to provide a reasonable appraisal, we will need at least 3 of the following:
1) A picture of your watch. This is done using the "upload" feature.
2) Model number if known.
3) The case material, Silver, Steel or Gold, etc.
4) Case diameter & overall condition.
Due to the demands placed on my mailbox, I do not answer such inquires by direct mail. You must post your question here. Direct eMails regarding appraisals will be deleted and not answered.
Please note: Almost ALL the small ladies "cocktail" watches of brands such as Bulova, Gruen, Hamilton, etc., with gold trading at record prices are trading at or near scrap.
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by slique12 » Wed Feb 28, 2018 3:21 am
Hi Zaf,
Hope you are doing well.
I stumbled on a beautiful example of a JLC WWW, issued to the Australian army circa 1940s. The watch is all original - dial, hands, lume, case finish, movement, crown and even the glass.
What would be a reasonable price to pay in a private party transaction?
Thanks!
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by zafbasha » Tue Mar 20, 2018 1:33 pm
In my view, that case has been replated.
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by MichaelWhill » Wed Jul 25, 2018 8:44 am
Im a new member on the forum - thanks for having me.
Im seriously considering this JLC and wanted your thoughts on its originality and opinion on its appraisal.
Info from seller:
- dial, hands and movement are all original
- movement is the manual Calibre P469A
- the watch is in 31mm size which I find surprising as I usually see these watches between 33-34mm
I have a couple more pics of the crown and the case if that helps.
Thanks for your time and help.
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by zafbasha » Wed Jul 25, 2018 12:01 pm
Where are the photos? If it's a WWW you are referring to, it doesn't sound correct what you are describing.