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Antique Ladies Watches

Antique watches generally refer to mechanical watches that were made more than fifty years ago or more. Antique watches are not very useful in keeping accurate track of time, and instead make good gifts or a nice piece of decoration.

Sources of Antique Watch

Antique watches of many established companies are available such as Rolex, Omega, Universal Geneve, Angelus, Vacheron & Constantin, Seiko, Benrus, Breitling, Gruen, Zodiac, IWC, Movado, TAG Heuer, Hamilton, Ingersoll, Shakosha (Citizen watch company of Japan) Gallet, Wittnauer, Bulova etc. There are a lot of sources on the internet selling watches online.

Maintenance of Antique Watch

Maintenance of an antique watchs are very difficult. The parts are not easily available and antique watches cannot be repaired at all watch shops. So do make sure that the seller also guarantees their repair if the need arises. Most antique watch sellers also provide maintenance and care manuals for the antique watch. Be sure to follow the instructions.

Cost of Antique Watch

Antique watches are available anywhere between $300 to millions of dollars depending upon the make, the date of manufacture, the history of the watch and the jewels in the antique watch. The market price of the antique watch is determined by its snob appeal and social acceptance.

Antique watches make wonderful gifts and give the wearer a distinct and artistic look. Antique watches combine artistic appeal and nostalgic charm. However, antique watches are costly in general and need a lot of maintenance and care.

Things to Consider Antique Watches And Clocks

Many antique clock and watch collectors would agree that periods in history greatly influenced the materials and styles of clocks and watches. Also, they were made with such high quality that with proper care and maintenance, they are apt to last several centuries.

There are several things that you may take into consideration if you are a collector or just a one time buyer of an antique clock or watch – besides the fact that it should be interesting, beautiful, befitting your needs or you want it to be a part of your life and home for many years.

The General Condition – This is a very important factor in determining the value of the clock or watch. The timepiece should be competently restored and accurately regulated. If these aspects are not looked into, the clock or watch may just serve as decoration rather than both decorative and functional.

Geneva Platinum Antique Style Marcasite Watch

Product Features

• Let Your Watch Reflect Your Style with this Women’s Fashion Watch
• Metal Bracelet-Style Band ; Heart Pattern
• Fold-Over Clasp Closure
• Heart Face
• White Dial
• Polished Finish
• Battery Powered
• Adjustable
• Stainless Steel Case
• Overall Dimensions: 13mm x 6.5-6.75in ; Case Dimensions: 27mm x 34.5mm x 9.5mm
• Face Dimensions: 34.5mm ; Band Length: 6.5

Product Description

Features a closeable locket face and a pave-style Marcastie stones

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