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Canada
Hi All,
I know very little about IWC pocket watches, but, today I came across an IWC pocket watch for sale locally to where I am (very rare here in Canada) and I bought it on the spot..
I think I got a decent deal on it (less than $1000).. I don't really care so much about the money spent as much as I do about owning a piece of IWC history that's over 100 years old (I check the case/movement #'s.. Movement made 1909 and case 1910).
Curious what everyone's thoughts are? I know the dial is damaged a bit, but, the it is running quite well.
Should I send this to IWC for a service? How do I go about getting the original paperwork from IWC? What should be my next steps? :)
I just can't stop inspecting this little guy.. I have a feeling this is going to spark a huge pocket watch interest for me ...
I think having IWC overhaul your watch may not be a good idea: as an old pocket watch it needs a specialist and the cost and time may be more than you bargained for. It shoudl be several times what you paid. I would look for a highly skilled local watchmaker to help.
To get an extract, I'd guess you can write info@iwc.com with your movement and serial numbers, and given credit card info and authorization. There's more about how to do this in prior posts, and the cost should be 50 CHF.
I've seen a watch with what may be the identical dial on eBay (or the same watch). I'm not sure that the dial is original. That, plus the dial damage and the fact that the dial is not signed, decrease value to some collectors. Still, it's a good watch.
I know very little about IWC pocket watches, but, today I came across an IWC pocket watch for sale locally to where I am (very rare here in Canada) and I bought it on the spot..
I think I got a decent deal on it (less than $1000).. I don't really care so much about the money spent as much as I do about owning a piece of IWC history that's over 100 years old (I check the case/movement #'s.. Movement made 1909 and case 1910).
Curious what everyone's thoughts are? I know the dial is damaged a bit, but, the it is running quite well.
Should I send this to IWC for a service? How do I go about getting the original paperwork from IWC? What should be my next steps? :)
I just can't stop inspecting this little guy.. I have a feeling this is going to spark a huge pocket watch interest for me ...
Here are the pics..
Big Pilot 5004
Aquatimer 2000 (3568-02)
Last edited: 11 May, 2012 - 19:25
I think having IWC overhaul your watch may not be a good idea: as an old pocket watch it needs a specialist and the cost and time may be more than you bargained for. It shoudl be several times what you paid. I would look for a highly skilled local watchmaker to help.
To get an extract, I'd guess you can write info@iwc.com with your movement and serial numbers, and given credit card info and authorization. There's more about how to do this in prior posts, and the cost should be 50 CHF.
I've seen a watch with what may be the identical dial on eBay (or the same watch). I'm not sure that the dial is original. That, plus the dial damage and the fact that the dial is not signed, decrease value to some collectors. Still, it's a good watch.
Regards, Michael
mfriedberg@iwcforum.com