Antique watches belong to the most important category of used watches. What is an "antique watch"? Although the word “antique†is often referred to as history, it is due to the fact that the history of the clocks is still short. It does not have to be traced back to several generations like furniture. As long as it is a model that no longer continues to produce, it can be described as “antique. table".
The private market is the largest market for second-hand watches, and second-hand watches such as antique watches have also been identified. Where there is a market, where there is demand, experts are spawned. If you are interested in using a second-hand watch, especially an antique watch, an old watch fan who has been floating over the sea for many years is required to go with him. In all fairness, clocks and watches are three hundred years old.
The pen experts have limited energy, and even if they are the marks on the case and movement, they have not seen a comprehensive identification book. In any case, accumulated knowledge is needed, and tuition fees are also required. Having watched a second-hand table book in Taiwan, you know that you must become an expert.
As for the identification of the movement, it is less intuitive than the identification of the dial. It requires a certain amount of expertise and even maintenance experience to be competent. The movements of different models and grades always have a basic movement, which results in the possibility of interchange of movement parts. In particular, brands such as Omega Omega and Longines Longines are widely owned. I remember playing with antique watches ten years ago. For example, Omega Ordinary Cal. The 565 movement splint replaces the Cal of the Observatory. 564 movements and other techniques, the novice does not seem much difference, the movement is also considered normal, but the veteran can be based on the plywood inscription and color to determine.
Having a beautifully hand-carved sheet-metal movement, it was a disgrace to some tablemates to look at whether they had opened the lid or had any maintenance history, but it soon became clear that “90% of the tables were badâ€. Really insightful. Two watches, especially some antique watches with relatively low yields, special movement structures, rare spare parts, and poor academic skills. If the maintenance master is merely holding an attitude of repairing a mechanical product, it is a bad thing. Once on a Patek Philippe's Cal. The 27-460M antique movement had doubts about the calendar switching action. It was sent to a maintenance technician who was also a fan of the watch. The result showed that the previous maintenance master had incorrectly placed the detent position of the calendar dial, and also screwed several screws smoothly. . Therefore, we must maintain a serious attitude towards the originality of the movement of antique watches. Of course, in order to ensure the normal operation of the movement and replace the spare parts, it can be another matter, because the replacement of the heart of the individual is better than the death.
The identification of the movement is often not in the hands of the official, because of technical reasons, or due to the absence of data files, resulting in the difficulty and depth of the movement identification. Today, you can send emails to PP Patek Philippe headquarters based on your PP movement and case number. If you spend 100 Swiss francs, you can add a note indicating the date of manufacture and sale, but for the original movement and dial No. Mentioned (not commented) "Certificate".
The refurbishment of the case will not have much technical content, pure hand. I personally saw a "master teacher" at a second-hand table stall, wearing an eyepiece, and hand-held metallographic sandpaper to handle the bottom cover of a K gold watch. I saw him pull a few times with sandpaper, look for a moment, and then pull a few more. A slightly scratched bottom lid was pulled into a very rounded shape. It was not a matter of gold, but it was fatal. The value of this watch was greatly reduced.
To know a table-mate, to “examine†the second-hand table market in different places, it is necessary to collect the advertising paper of the watch, whether it is a single picture or an advertisement in a newspaper or magazine. Over time, not only can be bound into a book, but also become the basis for identification. It is very much to admire the vision and perseverance of this table friend. If there is slight doubt about the appearance of an antique watch, just find the corresponding “advertisement paper†and make a judgment. In fact, for an antique watch, there are traces of normal wear or small scratches left over from maintenance, as long as the original level is maintained, it is always acceptable. In order to cater to the appearance requirements of some people, the two watch vendors have made endless examples of drastic and heart-rending. Inadvertently, this type of watch really becomes a "two-handedness" and it is difficult to succeed with the next hand.
As for watch accessories such as buckles, it is not so elaborate. It does not have a functional impact on the watch itself, nor is it of high value. However, for watchers who are looking for completeness, the value of watches with original buckles is higher. Like most antique watches, the head and buckle were sold separately during the year. It is not surprising that today's original buckle is difficult to obtain. As for whether or not a watch box, certificate (known as "Born Paper") is offered, it will be a matter of opinion, because it is not difficult to arrange such things, unless you have special packaging for such constellation silver watch boxes as antique Omega. pursue.
May 01, 2019