Can anyone help identify this watch?

Submitted by el on March 9, 2012 - 5:57pm

 

This is a 14K gold watch with 14K gold band, 7 diamonds on the face cover.  The cover opens to reveal the time.  Serial number 318716.  How old is it and how much would it be worth?  The date code is not on the back of the watch.

 

 

 

William Smith
Posted March 9, 2012 - 6:13pm

Do you think it's a Bulova watch?  Doesn't appear to have Bulova on the dial.  There is info on the case back, inside case back and on the movement (the mechanical part w/ gears) which would also say Bulova.  The site addresses Bulova watches, and can help with those suspected to be Bulova.  If there's no indication of this being a Bulova, then it may not be the correct forum to address your questions.  Let us know please.  Will

el
Posted March 9, 2012 - 6:18pm

In reply to by William Smith

Yes, it states Bulova on the top portion of face and Swiss at the bottom.  It also has a B on the hand winding.  On back of the case it has the serial number, 14K imprinted.

William Smith
Posted March 9, 2012 - 6:21pm

Thanks  The pics were a little hard to see.  Great watch.  Sure wish you could get a look inside and get a picture of the movement.  It has jewel count and other useful stuff, including a date code system marking.  If you can ad some pictures similar to other watches entered, it will help. 

We don't do valuations on site, but you may get opinions like "that's rare, never seen one" which may help you determine it's scarcity.   It looks like  a big hunk of gold, so that can give you a minimum value, but again, we don't address that here either. 

el
Posted March 9, 2012 - 6:26pm

In reply to by William Smith

Unfortunately, I could not get a good quality pic.  I'm a novice and do not want to open the watch myself.   Do you know what the style of the watch is?  I have spent countless hours searching for a watch similar and can't seem to find one.  Would you suggest I take it to a reputable jewerly?

William Smith
Posted March 9, 2012 - 6:31pm

El   That's a good route to go.  Your watch is at very least uncommon, which is a good thing.  It's kinda a rule of thumb not to sell to the person you ask for an appraisal, as that can be a conflict of interest.  I've heard folks say "Well it's worth about $400 but I'll give you $350 for it".  You get the idea.  There's a reason they offer $350 for a "$400 watch".  Maybe a jeweler could open it for you and get more information.  Perhaps they would even let you take more photos?   Good luck.  She's a beauty!

el
Posted March 9, 2012 - 6:35pm

In reply to by William Smith

Thank you!  The pics are not doing it justice, it's even prettier in person.  I have no intentions of selling it, I was hoping to learn more about it.  Thanks again for your time.

William Smith
Posted March 9, 2012 - 6:41pm

This is a great place to learn more about Bulova watches.  We just need more info to proceed.  Ya never know, a member may see it and recognize more about it with what we have now.