Re: Pocket watches: Have you the same in cases?

On Nov 17, 9:49 pm, "Jack Denver" <nunuv...@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
"Moka Java" <rtwatc...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message

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The problem with most old, broken pocket watches is that you can find a
similar complete and working example for much less than what it would cost
to source or fabricate parts to fix the broken ones.  I guess if it were
signed by Tompion it might be worth the time and money to fix.

The market is a strange thing - some indifferent  mass produced Rolex from
the 1950's is worth  a fortune if certain words are printed on the dial in
red, but a handmade watch that is 200 years old is worth a pittance.    In
general, pocket watches are undervalued by the market - beautifully
decorated and precise American pocket watches go for under $1000 while
modern Patek wristwatches whose finish is not their equal go for tens of
thousands.

That´s people´s perception. Already in those gone years, imported
"Swiss Made" watches assembled with U.S. made movements would fetch
higher prices than the 100% U.S. made ones.
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