Old watches?

[Rikk]

I'm hoping someone may be able to point me in the right direction. I have several old watches I found while clearing out after my nan died.
I'd like to get an idea of value(if at all) but have no idea where I should go to.
Below is a picture of the watches if that helps. I also have a lot of 1920's cigarette cards if again anyone knows a good place to contact.

Thanks

[bry1975]

Interesting mil watch best place would be www.broadarrow.net for that model.

Bry

[Rich n Em]

That pilot's watch (top left) is lovely!!

Are there any markings on the back it? I'd be very interested in buying it, although I've no idea of it's value...

[Justayellowbadge]

Indeed. The flieger could be worth some money.

[andy_s]

Sounds funny Rikk, but a good close-up of the front and back of the top left one would help enormously.
Also a quick measure of the case size.
Any idea of the stories behind any of them?

It'll be worth it...

[Rikk]

Thanks for the replies guys, just got back from the gym so soon as I'm settled I'll do close-up front/back pics with a ruler next to each one if that helps.

[PIGINAWIG]

Hmmm.....

nice collection fella

[Rikk]

Edit.. Sorry no idea of how my grandad got them, I know he was in the war and spent a portion of it in belson(sp). He was with the medical corp but not sure where abouts he served although I also found his pay book among other things so that may shed some light on locations.

Here you go, you can view them at whatever size you need
http://rikk.smugmug.com/gallery/20492796_jbM2TP#16...

Not the best pics in the world, but hey

The three pics of the pilots watch are below, the rest are in the above link.

Edited by Rikk on Thursday 8th December 19:32

[andy_s]

OK, well, I think the first one is an IWC B-Uhr, (B-Uhr = Beobachtungs-Uhren; 'FL' - Flieger, '23' - navigation); which is very sought after and in very nice nick looking at the pictures.

If you like I can confirm over on Military Watch Forum - they will have a much better idea but I think it's an IWC Cal 52 B-Uhr, about 1940.

If so, prepare yourself for an Antiques Roadshow moment as far as price goes, as it looks in excellent condition.



The others may be more obscure, the Zenith in particular is very nice though.

[Rikk]

Thanks any help is gratefully received, so many bits and bobs here coins, pens, cards and all sorts.
Used to be you could take things to the local stamps/coins/collectables shop for an idea, now days no clue where to go with these things.
I've been getting them out on the odd occasion for 3-4 years now and looked around for places/forums to point me in the right direction.

Found the weirdest looking key, wondering if it's a winder that goes with one of the watches.

[Jimmytno1]

I don't know anything about the watches I'm afraid but my father in law is an avid tea card collector, if you can send me some more info he may be interested in them or at least give you some idea as to thier value?

[Ozmira]

that key could be for a mantel clock.
something similar to this http://www.flickr.com/photos/23875695@N06/54899845... depending on size of course.

[Rikk]

Cheers Jimmy, just took some quick front and back pics to give you an idea, I'm sure there are more somewhere....

I love the photo's, compared to today's poncy over paid footballers these look like real men

[Rikk]

Ozmira said:

that key could be for a mantel clock.
something similar to this http://www.flickr.com/photos/23875695@N06/54899845... depending on size of course.

Poor little thing is only about 2cm's long 8)

[Jimmytno1]

No worries, I'll be seeing him tomoro night so will have a look through one of his price guides and see if we can get an idea of what they are worth

[Rikk]

Sorry, typed the reply a while ago and lost it somewhere

Thanks, if you could follow it up on the military watch forum that would be great, I know like most places you get a better response if your a known poster

Any money would be fab, paying out almost £700 a month in physio and rehab at the moment so that would be very welcome 8)

andy_s said:

OK, well, I think the first one is an IWC B-Uhr, (B-Uhr = Beobachtungs-Uhren; 'FL' - Flieger, '23' - navigation); which is very sought after and in very nice nick looking at the pictures.

If you like I can confirm over on Military Watch Forum - they will have a much better idea but I think it's an IWC Cal 52 B-Uhr, about 1940.

If so, prepare yourself for an Antiques Roadshow moment as far as price goes, as it looks in excellent condition.



The others may be more obscure, the Zenith in particular is very nice though.

[andy_s]

No worries, I've started a thread which will give you some more pertinent info here - http://www.mwrforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=15...

I think I posted this pic before of the same type of watch (I think):


(K.Knirim)

Edited by andy_s on Thursday 8th December 21:19

[Rikk]

Thanks very much indeed

I assume the middle watch is either worn on the thigh, by Arnold Schwarzenegger or to compensate for something

[andy_s]

German SS Artillery, but close with Arnie I suppose...



Start giving Christies/Bonhams a call anyway...£20k + est.

[Rikk]

I just saw the reply....I'm just gobsmacked and rather shocked. Kinda glad I cleared out that cupboard today and decided to post 8)

Thank you very much indeed Andy, if your in/around or passing London at any point I think it would be rude not to take you out to diner.