is this mark is for solid gold?

[artx]

1 more Q, is about this watch: Pocket watch by Longines, 1885 approx, separate seconds hand, i can buy it for :150$.

do u think is worth it?


thanks.

[Ipcress]

Really need to see the inside of this, Art

[artx]

YEP truth but i took this pics from the store site.

[mariok54]

All Longines have a serial number, which will enable you to date the watch.
As Ipcress says, it's important to see the inside

[artx]

I will ask them to send me pic of the inside.

thanks.

[artx]

hi here the pic of the inside of the watch.

hope it will help.

thanks.

[Ipcress]

$150 sounds good !

[mart]

I would buy it !!  Just checked at NAWCC and the Gold Medal was awarded at (I think) Paris Exposition 1878,, but this watch may have been made much later than that,,,1889 or after since the trademark used wasn`t registered before then (hour glass was used but winged hourglass was reg. 1889) !! If you can find the serial number you can use that to date it !!  Nice watch and several experts at NAWCC thought highly of them so pretty good buy !!

[mariok54]

Is there a serial number on the inside of the case?

It does look like a nice watch, and I love Longines ... I have a 1974 Conquest, very understated and very reliable.

There are two for sale here, from $249 to $110, but the second  probably  has a low tag for the general state of the piece (but neither have any bids yet). The one you're looking at seems to be a nice example.

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/1878-pocket-watch

Look at the pics and you'll see the Longines serial number on the inside of the back case, yours should also be there, from which you will be able to date it. See here...

http://www.thewatchguy.com/pages/LONGINESSERIAL.html

or here...

http://www.vintagewatchresources.com/year_identifier.php

[artx]

here some more pocket watch that has been sold:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=longines+pocket+watch&_in_kw=1&_ex_kw=&_sacat=0&_okw=&_oexkw=&_adv=1&LH_Sold=1&_udlo=&_udhi=&_samilow=&_samihi=&_sop=12&_dmd=1&_ipg=50&LH_Complete=1

how much do u think i can sell this watch?

thank you all so much.

[mariok54]

Spending $150 in the hope of selling it straight away for a profit might not be easily realised, bear in mind if you sold on ebay then you'd have to resell it for $170 just to break even. Pocket watches, even Longines, are not as much in demand as Longines wristwatches.... but condition is all important, and that one does look nice (but impossible to say anything for certain from the pics). You also have to be assured that it is working perfectly, if not then (here where I am and from a very friendly, inexpensive, old style watch repairer), it would be another $40 + for a service. If you can guarantee it has recently been serviced then people will pay a little more $ for peace of mind.  
I presume the case is silver, and if I bought it  I'd be interested in inspecting the decoration. I would then decide on a good price and stick to it. It isn't something that you'd want to start at 0.99c
If you are still thinking of buying it, ask them for a photo of the inside of the case. also a better one of the outer case

[mart]

If ebay is what you have in mind,, its a crap shoot any way you go !! You just never know who will be shopping for one !! The listings looked favorable on your link but what do you need as profit margin ??

[artx]

well i think i can sell it at least for 250$
if the watch will work good.

just to let u know, not long ago i  bought at auction in ebay an old english silver pocket watch for 30$ include shipping and i just sell it before a week ago for 80$  not a much profit but still i earned some $.

BTW:  mariok54  are u repairer an old pocket watch? if so maybe i will ship to u.

i just gonna call the store to ask them if the watch is working well.

thank you all for ur helping 

[artx]

I presume the case is silver, and if I bought it  I'd be interested in inspecting the decoration. I would then decide on a good price and stick to it. It isn't something that you'd want to start at 0.99c
If you are still thinking of buying it, ask them for a photo of the inside of the case. also a better one of the outer case

well yes the case is silver,and about the decoration (the bird i almost sure is solid gold,sure i will check it).

thanks.

[mariok54]

well i think i can sell it at least for 250$
if the watch will work good.

just to let u know, not long ago i  bought at auction in ebay an old english silver pocket watch for 30$ include shipping and i just sell it before a week ago for 80$  not a much profit but still i earned some $.

BTW:  mariok54  are u repairer an old pocket watch? if so maybe i will ship to u.

i just gonna call the store to ask them if the watch is working well.

thank you all for ur helping 

Hi Artx,

With that quality of watch I would expect the decor to be gold, which would be a bonus.
No, I don't repair watches, I often use a watch and clock repairer who takes great pride in his work and could charge twice as much and still be inexpensive.