Want to know more about your pocket watch or wrist watch? Value Estimations are very useful. If you are interested, please review the following questionnaire.
After I research your answers I will perform a value estimation. This is similar
to an appraisal except that I do not see the actual item in person and I rely on your
eyes. This will include model information, production date, case information, dial
information and the current retail value.
Please copy the below questions and answer them in an e-mail. Send the email to sales@SandbergJewelers.com You can then call with your credit card information. Our toll free number is 1-800-864-2094.
Case:
1. Is the watch open face (no lid over the crystal) or hunting cover (closed cover
which opens to read the time)?
2. What color metal is the case?
3. What design is on the cover and the back of the case?
4. Look inside the back cover, list all information engraved.
5. What condition is the case in? If yellow color, does it show any brass or
discoloration? If white color, is there any discoloration?
6. Are there any personalizations engraved on the watch?
7. What condition is the bow (the loop to which a chain can be attached)
8. Condition of crown (the winding mechanism)
9. Does the back lid screw off or is there a lip and hinge?
Dial:(face of watch)
1. Please describe the dial.
2. What color is it?
3. Is it metal or porcelain?
4. Numbers: style and color.?
5. Second hand position? Is it centered at the center of the dial or
elsewhere?
6. What color are the hands?
7. Are there any hairlines, discoloration, or chips?
8. What is written on the dial?
Movement: (Carefully open the back of the watch to see the exposed workings)
1. What is written on the inside movement?
2. What color is the movement?
3. Are there any colored jewels These are usually red or sometimes diamonds were
used.
4. Can you set the time by pulling the crown up? Or does the watch have a
lever on the outside edge of the dial? This is lever set. the lever slides
out and then the crown is used to adjust the time
5. Any rust of dirt on the movement?
6. Is there a full plate, or can you see some of the inner workings? How
much can you see?
Misc.:
1. Does the watch run?
2. Does it keep accurate time for 24 hours?
3. Do you have a photo of the dial, case and movement?
4. Describe any unusual things you see about the watch.
Please supply this information via e-mail. I will let you know if I need
more information. The more information you can supply, the better. A
photo would be helpful, but not strictly necessary.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks,
Sandberg Jewelers
Sales@SandbergJewelers.com