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2 June 2013, 06:56 AM
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Real Name: Steve
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Garage sale find
What can you tell me about this $5 estate sale find? My guess is that it is a plated mid to late 60s watch. It is a mechanical wind working watch in good condition. The best part, my daughter found it and she loves it without and knowledge of its pedigree or value. Thoughts?
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2 June 2013, 12:56 PM
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Real Name: Wing
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Nice find!
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2 June 2013, 12:58 PM
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Real Name: Hector
Location: Lake Placid, NY
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That is vintage for sure. The face looks mint +. I think it is a great find.
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2 June 2013, 01:10 PM
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Hreat find
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3 June 2013, 05:40 AM
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I still have yet to find a "hidden gem" at a garage/estate sale. Glad you found one, though. Excellent score. Hope your daughter enjoys it!
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3 June 2013, 05:54 AM
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From what I understand, women's cocktail style watches aren't in big demand on the resale market but that doesn't mean your daughter didn't pick out a winner. Hopefully she'll wear it and enjoy it for many years to come.
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3 June 2013, 06:04 AM
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Nice find! It's a ladies DeVille Cocktail watch - prices are all over the place on ebay from $50-200. I'm guessing it has a tiny manual wind Cal. 484 in it but opening it up will give you the model number and caliber number. I think the crystal has a special name to it but I can't remember it!
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3 June 2013, 06:22 AM
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cool!
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3 June 2013, 06:57 AM
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i'll buy it for 10 if u dont mind...
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3 June 2013, 04:15 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Real Name: Steve
Location: Colorado USA
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My best guess is that it's a 1966 Sapphette (or Saphette). Looking through the Omega Vintage Database, the case is likely solid 18k gold.
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13 June 2013, 03:50 AM
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Real Name: JR
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Nice! This past weekend we were driving around and there were plenty of signs for garage sales going on. It was just such a busy day that we weren't able to stop and look. However; with this Garage Sale inspiration I'm going to be making it a point to at least take a look.
Great find! |
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