There are sure fire ways to tell of the pocket watch you are interested in is indeed valuable. This is very helpful who are in the business of buying and selling watches and those who want a one of a kind collection of these marvelous creations. As you may well know there are many types of watches and many designs. They have different values and they command various prices. If you want to know how much a watch is worth and if it is indeed valuable, here are some steps.
The movement is what powers a traditional watch. Without it a watch will not be able to work. There are two main types of movements today, mechanical and electronic. You will most often find mechanical movements on old watches. Electronic movements have little value. Mechanical movements are what command high prices in the market, especially if it is still in very good condition.
The condition of the pocket watch is also a very big factor when it comes to the value. It is only normal that pocket watches which are no longer in working condition fetch only a small price. For example a Steampunk pocket watch in excellent working condition will fetch a higher price in the market than that which can only be used for display because it can no longer tell time. How do you know if the pocket watch is working? Just wind it up and when you feel the familiar tic then it is working.
Does the pocket watch come with a case which is made of precious metal? The cases of watches are made of various metals. Some of the most common materials are silver, platinum and gold. A watch which is made of gold does not mean that it will automatically fetch a high price. The amount of precious metals on the watch must also be considered.
A pocket watch which is manufactured by a reputable name or manufacturer will also fetch a high price. For example a watch made by Patek Philippe will fetch a higher price than a watch made by a relatively obscure manufacturer.
This tip is so simple; you can implement it immediately and start seeing results you want! But it doesn't stop there. You can actually take this a step further and increase your understanding using another simple technique. The problem is, I don't have the space here to share it. It is, however, on my website.
