Help me with more information on this watch!!!!
I have a research project for my fellow Crunchers!
My mother recently found this watch amongst my grandma’s old dresser drawers (she’s still alive, don’t worry), and asked me if I knew anything about it. The only information I can discern comes from the external features—the photo of the movement is from Google images.
It’s apparently a Waltham Swiss made ladies watch with a 17 jewel manual wind movement. Looks absolutely tiny. I was wondering if this would be worth getting serviced.
Any further info or background on this brand is appreciated. Thanks, all.
Been collecting watches since around 2014, although the watch that kicked off my obsession was a G-Shock 5600 I received in 2011 as a birthday gift. I currently have about a dozen Casio/G-Shock watche...
It would probably be more to service than it is worth. Unless it’s sentimental.
Waltham are an American company…
It would probably be more to service than it is worth. Unless it’s sentimental.
Waltham are an American company…
That’s what I figured. My mom isn’t certain if it’s my grandmas from back in the day or my great-grandma, who was born in the 1920s. Not sure what decade this watch would be from either.
That’s what I figured. My mom isn’t certain if it’s my grandmas from back in the day or my great-grandma, who was born in the 1920s. Not sure what decade this watch would be from either.
serial number guide that could date it for you…
serial number guide that could date it for you…
Thanks. I’m heading to see my mom for New Years so I will take a closer look at it. Nevertheless, it’s an interesting piece for me, and I will keep as a display piece if it is unable to be repaired.
Shape and design of the movement looks very similar to the one in my Caravel.
Some differences in the plates but the position of all the screws and jewels visible is identical.
Shape and design of the movement looks very similar to the one in my Caravel.
Some differences in the plates but the position of all the screws and jewels visible is identical.
Hopefully the movement in my grandma’s watch is nice and clean like yours. Not holding my breath, though.
my mom has given me a 1997 Citizen quartz that I can’t imagine replacing the movement. This might be worth looking into.
Heirlooms are priceless and precious. Imho, it would be good to have it serviced by a good watchmaker. I'm guessing your Grandmother would appreciate wearing it again, as it will bring back lots of memories and stories to tell.
Heirlooms are priceless and precious. Imho, it would be good to have it serviced by a good watchmaker. I'm guessing your Grandmother would appreciate wearing it again, as it will bring back lots of memories and stories to tell.
If it is my great grandmother’s watch, she passed away in 2002. It is still worth getting in to good condition either way.
If it is my great grandmother’s watch, she passed away in 2002. It is still worth getting in to good condition either way.
Totally agree, John. Go for it!
I'd encourage seizing this opportunity to sniff out local watchmakers. Estimates are usually free, and typically done on the spot. You're always free to refuse but press past "not worth it" by asking how much and if they can recommend someone else.