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GGGF's Pocket Watch - what do you know about it?

Discussion in 'Fine Watches, Jewelry, & Clothes' started by gimmea250swb, May 24, 2015.

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  1. gimmea250swb

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    #1 gimmea250swb, May 24, 2015
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    I was given my great great grandfather's watch and know nothing about it. It doesn't work. Is it something I should get fixed? Thanks for your help!
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    #4 JP365, May 24, 2015
    I have two vintage pocket watches and they are not worth what it costs to service them. One was my great uncle's ordination watch and the other came with my house. A basic overhaul starts at $250 (Chicago price) and goes straight up from there. So, if you are asking if it makes sense financially to have it overhauled, the answer is NO! On the other hand, every time I wear a pocket watch people ask me about the watch (this of course also "requires" me owning several vests and a three piece suit). All kidding aside, you really can't put a price on family heirlooms IF they mean something to you. When my grandmother gave me the watch I was very moved because it reminds me of both my great uncle and my grandfather,yet I gladly let her give the beat up Honus Wagner card to a friend of the family who used to watch baseball games with him (NOT a tobacco card btw).
     
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    It is your great great grandfather's watch. It is priceless.
     
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    #6 El Wayne, May 25, 2015
    To make things easier:


    Elgin Serial Number : 9029005
    Production Year :1901
    Size : 12s
    Jewels : 7 jewels
    Grade : 232
    Model : 2
    Class : 87
    Run Quantity : 2000
    Production Dates : 1899 to 1903
    Total Grade Production : 67000
    Movement Configuration : Hunter Case
    Movement Setting : Pendant Wind and Set
    Movement Finish : Nickel Damaskeening
    Plate : 3/4 Plate
    Barrel : Going Barrel
    Adjusted : No

    More info:

    Jeff's ElginTime Watch Blog: Elgin Grade 232

    Elgin Watch Grade 232

    Elgin Watch Grade 232 Production History

    Elgin Pocket Watch Appraisal
     
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    Thank you all!
     
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    #8 DrJan, Jun 24, 2015
    It has a fairly low grade movement from one of US top watch manufacturers, now sadly gone.
    Worth restoring? Absolutely, it is your ancestors watch, so a family heirloom!
    But if you decide to have it restored, please select a proper watch maker that is experienced with these movements!
     
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    #9 gimmea250swb, Jun 25, 2015
    Will do, thanks!
     

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