Waltham Pocket Watch

[Ipcress]

Variations of movement and plates though, Greenacres.

[greenacres]

http://mb.nawcc.org/showthread.php?108540-Pocket-watch-from-family-safe-deposit-box   http://mb.nawcc.org/showwiki.php?title=Swiss_Fake&redirect=no
I see debodun you were already told that the watch was a fake in a pocket watch forum.

[debodun]

I sent the photos and description to a local antique dealer. He responded that he would pay up to $100 depending on certain factors, but would have to see it in person for an accurate evaluation. What a gyp! These guys never say how much it's worth, just what they would pay for it.

[mart]

If the dealer bought and sold at retail prices,,or collector prices,, they wouldn`t be in business long !!

[debodun]

But he didn't answer my question. I wasn't asking him to buy it, just appraise it.

[mart]

I would suggest you never go to any antique dealer for an appraisal !! Try a jeweler !! Jewelry stores are not in business to buy and sell like an antique shop would be !! Even though they do occasionally buy quality items,,it is not their mainstay !! Most reputable jewelers know good watches and the retail value !!

[Rauville]

I would suggest you never go to any antique dealer for an appraisal !! Try a jeweler !! Jewelry stores are not in business to buy and sell like an antique shop would be !! Even though they do occasionally buy quality items,,it is not their mainstay !! Most reputable jewelers know good watches and the retail value !!

Years ago, I took an old high grade pocket watch to a local jeweler for a cleaning. I stopped back a couple of weeks later to check on it, and the jeweler handed me a sandwich bag full of parts and told me; "Sorry, nothing I can do for it...but I'll give you $40 for it as is". Yep...nothing like putting faith in your jeweler!

[icedgold10]

That's horrible!  Should have kicked his case!

[mart]

Sounds like the jeweler wanted your watch and thought you wouldn`t want it in that condition !!  Most jewelers are very reputable !! We have one here that has been in business forever it seems !! If I want to know anything that's where I go !!   Guess there are crooks in any business !!

[Rauville]

But he didn't answer my question. I wasn't asking him to buy it, just appraise it.

Here are the realized prices from a recent watch auction.  Looking quickly, I see Lot #350 contains some keywinds.
http://jones-horan.com/1302/html/1302_J.htm