how much is this watch worth?

[chad212]

I was wondering if anyone had any idea what this watch is worth. It is a Waltham wrist watch international association of machinists and aerospace workers, dated to be in about the 1950's. It's markings inside are 7 jewels, stainless steel, France, 65, unadjusted, wrtchc, c. The crown has a W on it. The front has the words international association of machinists and aerospace workers. There is no serial numbers which is the norm for waltham watches, which makes them unusually easy to date. This watch has none. Here is a picture of the watch on this site.... home.comcast.net/~digitalandy/watches.html This picture is the only reference to the watch I can find on the internet so far? Can any of you experts please help me out. Thankyou.

[Archer]

Welcome Chad - watches like this aren't typically worth a lot of money. If the watch is running and in good cosmetic condition, you might get $100 for it. If it's not running, or has damage to the dial or hands, then maybe $20 if you are lucky and someone needs it for parts.

You can check eBay completed listings to see if there is a better market for something with these specific markings on it.

Cheers, Al

[chad212]

Thanks for the post Al.

It is a watch I intend to repair as it has been in my family for 3 generations. It is a pretty big keepsake and any information I can get on it would be greatly appreciated. My grandfather received it as an anniversary gift for years of service as a machinist with his company. I am not a watch person but am thinking of putting on a new wrist band and some of the front has jewels that are popped out. Other than that I think it works just fine.

Any recommendations where to bring it for an overhaul?

Thanks so much again.

[aerome]

Al can give you the best options for working on that watch.

[Archer]

Hi Chad,

Please check you personal messages here for some information.

Cheers, Al

[troytracon]

It is perfect tip that if the watch is running and looking good, you might get $ 100 for it. If it is not working, or have damage to the dial or the hands, then maybe $ 20 if you're lucky and someone needs it for parts.