Hi everyone,
I recently bought an IWC pocket watch, estimated to be from 1902. The case is made of 875 silver. I still have the original chain, but unfortunately there are no papers or original box.
I am trying to get a realistic idea of the watch’s value after a fresh professional revision, and I would appreciate your opinions.
Here are the details of the watch:
Dial
– Signed: INTERNATIONAL WATCH CO
– Enamel dial
– Recessed small seconds at 6 o’clock
– Black Roman numerals and baton minute markers
– Hands: Louis XV style
– Hand material: red and yellow gold
Technical details
– Country of manufacture: Switzerland
– Year: 1902 (123 years old)
– Caliber: IWC Americane 58 / 19-ligne H7
– Manual wind
– Small seconds
– 16 jewels
– Breguet hairspring
– Barrel with Maltese cross stopwork
– 3 screwed chatons
The watch is currently being serviced by a specialized atelier.
Based on these specifications and assuming the watch is freshly revised, in good mechanical condition, and with an original silver case, what would you consider a fair market value?
Thank you in advance for your input and expertise.