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Chrissey68 · 14 April 2014, 08:25 AM

Hi

I have acquired a 1908 Sterling Silver Wilsdorf & Davis pocket watch ( serial number 3078), which has been serviced and is in full working order.

Can anyone please help me to get a valuation on this watch?

watch front.jpeg

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Back open.jpeg

watch back.jpg

joe100 · 14 April 2014, 08:47 AM

Sorry, TRF doesn't give out valuations. Against the rules

Chrissey68 · 14 April 2014, 09:09 AM

Hi

I am not trying to break the rules. Having read Alcan's post, I am fascinated by the history of this pocket watch.

I am just asking for help in getting more information about this watch and how to get a valuation for insurance purposes!

joe100 · 14 April 2014, 10:17 AM

It's definately a neat watch. It'd be best to find an appraiser in your area or talk to your Rolex AD for an appraisal an insurance company will use

crowncollection · 14 April 2014, 12:19 PM

nice watch,

Alcan · 15 April 2014, 11:19 AM

Hi Christine,

what you have appears to be a beautiful example of an early Wilsdorf & Davis ladies pendant watch. Please post a couple of clear, sharp pix of the caseback showing the hallmarks, and the back side of the movement so we can determine its age and authenticity.

If you've browsed the forum (which I suspect you have), then you've seen this restoration of my old W&D:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ghlight=Ridley

I'd love to see another one from the same year.

Al

P.S. Forget local evaluations/appraisals. If its authentic, the market will determine its value.

Chrissey68 · 16 April 2014, 12:58 AM

I hope these are clear enough for you to see the serial numbers.

The outer casing is 3073 and the inner case number is 8146.

Regards

Christine

Alcan · 16 April 2014, 09:10 AM

Below the W&D stamp are .925 (sterling silver) and to the right of it a stylized U in a crossed oval (post-1904 London assay office import mark).

Looking good so far, but can you post a clearer pic of the stamp below them, and above the serial number? That's the year stamp.

Btw, the movement in your pix appears to be the same as in my watch.

Also, are there any hallmarks on the silver chain/bow?

Chrissey68 · 16 April 2014, 09:46 AM

Sorry that my photography skills are lacking!

The movement and also the pattern on the outer case seem to be the same as your watch.

I have tried to take some clearer pictures for you.

The bow is most likely a later addition and is marked Sterling Silver - I cannot see any hallmarks.

Chris

14 April 2014, 08:25 AM	#1
Chrissey68 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 5	1908 W & D Pocket Watch - Help needed Hi I have acquired a 1908 Sterling Silver Wilsdorf & Davis pocket watch ( serial number 3078), which has been serviced and is in full working order. Can anyone please help me to get a valuation on this watch? watch front.jpeg watch face.jpeg Back open.jpeg watch back.jpg

14 April 2014, 08:47 AM	#2
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	Sorry, TRF doesn't give out valuations. Against the rules __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

14 April 2014, 10:17 AM	#4
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	It's definately a neat watch. It'd be best to find an appraiser in your area or talk to your Rolex AD for an appraisal an insurance company will use __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

14 April 2014, 12:19 PM	#5
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,170	nice watch, __________________ watches many

15 April 2014, 11:19 AM	#6
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Hi Christine, what you have appears to be a beautiful example of an early Wilsdorf & Davis ladies pendant watch. Please post a couple of clear, sharp pix of the caseback showing the hallmarks, and the back side of the movement so we can determine its age and authenticity. If you've browsed the forum (which I suspect you have), then you've seen this restoration of my old W&D: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ghlight=Ridley I'd love to see another one from the same year. Al P.S. Forget local evaluations/appraisals. If its authentic, the market will determine its value. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

14 April 2014, 09:09 AM	#3
Chrissey68 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lancashire, UK Posts: 5	Hi I am not trying to break the rules. Having read Alcan's post, I am fascinated by the history of this pocket watch. I am just asking for help in getting more information about this watch and how to get a valuation for insurance purposes!

16 April 2014, 09:10 AM	#8
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Below the W&D stamp are .925 (sterling silver) and to the right of it a stylized U in a crossed oval (post-1904 London assay office import mark). Looking good so far, but can you post a clearer pic of the stamp below them, and above the serial number? That's the year stamp. Btw, the movement in your pix appears to be the same as in my watch. Also, are there any hallmarks on the silver chain/bow? __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

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