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| What do do with some seriously old watches | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Sun May 4th, 2008 09:26 pm |
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brianmazanec 3T WIS 
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I recently received four old and seemingly non-functional watches from a family member. I've attempted to take photos but they aren't too helpful so I'll put some basic information below along with the pictures. I am wondering if these A) have any value beyond sentimental, B) Are likely repairable, C) Any thoughts as to what to do with them! All have either no strap or a worn elastic-like gold strap. 1) Gold Seiko Quartz. "SQ" appears on front and has date and day of week indicator. This one seems the least promising of the bunch.  2) Accutron with no date. Caseback says "Bulova... Waterproof... Stainless Steel... Patented" and then in the center says "gold filled bezel" and has C96032 on it (serial number?). It has what appears to be two circles with a philips screwdriver slot on its back... not sure if this is for setting it as there seems to be no crown. I believe this one is an auto.  3) Tradition with date that says "17 Jewels, selfwinding" on the front. Back says absolutely nothing except 10k gold filled.  4) Hamilton with no date but does have a small inner dial that appears to be the second hand. Back says 14k gold D&A and has "25 years service" and a "D" engraved on the center. The tip of the crown seems to be missing and just a wire (that the crown would screw onto) is sticking out.  Any advice is much appreciated... even if it to tell me these are all useless and ready for the scrap heap!
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| Posted: Sun May 4th, 2008 10:34 pm |
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zippofan 3T WIS 
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The Accutron sounds like a cal. 214 back set tuning fork movement. It may just need a battery, though it definitely will need to be cleaned. I am not sure about the others. Cheers, Griff
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| Posted: Mon May 5th, 2008 01:30 am |
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pacifichrono 3T WIS 
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I deal in vintage watches and doubt there's much value in the marketplace for those watches...even the Accutron. Check eBay, though for confirmation...
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| Posted: Mon May 5th, 2008 03:57 am |
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Zarith 3T WIS 
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brianmazanec wroteI am wondering if these A) have any value beyond sentimental, B) Are likely repairable, C) Any thoughts as to what to do with them! A) no value at all, I'm afraid. These are basic models made by low-end brands in really bad shape. A few dollars is all you will get (if you manage to find a buyer!). B) Mechanical watch are repairable. For Quartz it's not worth it. If a new battery doesn't bring them back to life, the only solution is to replace the whole movement. C) Keep them if you like them! Cheers!
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| Posted: Mon May 5th, 2008 05:01 am |
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brianmazanec 3T WIS
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Thanks... I assumed as much but just wanted to make sure!
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| Posted: Tue May 6th, 2008 08:16 am |
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Foster 3T WIS 
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That Accutron 214 is worth ten times more in parts than the other three watches combined.
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