Help identifying a watch
Discussion
redstar1 said:
Different watch but similar. They didn’t seem to know what it was either. Opening it up is needed Thebaggers said:
Chat GPT is spot on.About the only things to add are:
- Dial and case appear to be in original unrestored condition. Please keep them that way. Don't let anyone polish it on a buffing wheel.
- You can and probably should polish the plexi glass crystal. The proper industry paste designed for the job is called Polywatch, however toothpaste works surprisingly well and has the advantage of leaving your watch smelling minty fresh. Be careful, the watch will be as waterproof as a sponge.
- Whilst it clearly is 18K gold, generally these cases are not solid gold! I seem to remember reading that the lugs on these are often hollow and the cases quite thin.
- You should get it serviced. Likely to cost around £200-ish, You wouldn't run a car engine on oil that's been in it since the 1940s, the same applies to your watch. If you need advice as to where to take it, ask (and tell us where you are located.)
- It's rather nice.
Edited by BrokenSkunk on Thursday 14th August 09:41
BrokenSkunk said:
Thebaggers said:
Chat GPT is spot on.About the only things to add are:
- Dial and case appear to be in original unrestored condition. Please keep them that way. Don't let anyone polish it on a buffing wheel.
- You can and probably should polish the plexi glass crystal. The proper industry paste designed for the job is called Polywatch, however toothpaste works surprisingly well and has the advantage of leaving your watch smelling minty fresh. Be careful, the watch will be as waterproof as a sponge.
- Whilst it clearly is 18K gold, generally these cases are not solid gold! I seem to remember reading that the lugs on these are often hollow and the cases quite thin.
- You should get it serviced. Likely to cost around £200-ish, You wouldn't run a car engine on oil that's been in it since the 1940s, the same applies to your watch. If you need advice as to where to take it, ask (and tell us where you are located.)
- It's rather nice.
Edited by BrokenSkunk on Thursday 14th August 09:41
Thebaggers said:
Advice on where to take it would be appreciated, I am near Romsey, Hampshire. The glass does have a small crack in it.
You're close to me! Try Cephas Mckeough in St. James's Road, Shirley.https://www.yell.com/biz/cephas-mckeough-southampt...
You'll need to go there in person. He is not open on Mondays. Don't be put off by his shop, the guy is very good. I get him to do all of mine.
BrokenSkunk said:
You're close to me! Try Cephas Mckeough in St. James's Road, Shirley.
https://www.yell.com/biz/cephas-mckeough-southampt...
You'll need to go there in person. He is not open on Mondays. Don't be put off by his shop, the guy is very good. I get him to do all of mine.
Brill., thanks. Shirley, I'll get the stab vest on https://www.yell.com/biz/cephas-mckeough-southampt...
You'll need to go there in person. He is not open on Mondays. Don't be put off by his shop, the guy is very good. I get him to do all of mine.
Thebaggers said:
Brill., thanks. Shirley, I'll get the stab vest on
Says the man from Romsey!Cephas is on the edge of Shirley's "golden triangle" (the area enclosed by Winchester Road, Hill Lane and St. James's road) a.k.a Upper Shirley. Golden triangle house prices start around £400K [/dail mail reader]. You will be fine.
Although his shop is on the wrong side of St. James's road.
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