People have always been interested in antiques. Some as part of history, others as a cultural benefit, and others as a source of income. In any case, this area is extremely entertaining. Watches are one of the areas of the antique business.
Chronometers and the first products of famous watch houses, fascinate with their movement and materials used in their manufacture. Antique watches cost a lot of money. However, in order to appreciate the hours of the old work, you need to apply maximum knowledge.
It's not just how unique the mechanism is, how expensive the material is, or how old it is. It's also about the cultural value and relevance in the antiques market at the moment.
To independently draw conclusions about the cost of a watch, you should pay attention to some points.
- Examine the watch for brands, engravings, signs of workshops. If this is a pocket watch, then, most likely, the brands are on the case, and not on the lid. A stigma is the ability to establish the time of release of a watch, its significance and value.
- Try to identify the material. The more expensive the material and inlay, the higher the likelihood that the watch will cost much more.
- Check the functionality of the mechanism. The working mechanism increases the chances of the watch being accepted into private collections.
- Diagnose damage. Dents, chips, loss of parts and damage, significantly reduce the cost of any antiques.
However, it will be difficult to sell a watch without expert judgment. To evaluate the watch according to all the rules, it is better to contact an independent appraiser. People interested in buying may deliberately lower the price. Therefore, do not skimp, pay for the assessment services and get the correct answer to all your questions.
