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    Please show your vintage solid gold timepieces

    Having left my decision making too late and missed out on the recent beautiful Longines that was on the FS forum.
    It would be great to see what other vintage pieces members have.
    And just to be fair let’s say vintage starts from the early 1990’s backwards.

    It will also help me see what other makes there are.

    Thanks


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    My old JLC birth year watch from 1960…


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    Here's my birth year watch - a 1950s Landeron movement in a paper-thin 9ct case, badged as a "Nerina"


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    "Coventry Co-operative Watch Manufacturing Society" 18ct gold cased
    pocket watch.

    The watch was discovered in a damaged state in a Peterborough
    pawnbroker’s window 13 years ago. Mark Wiles F.B.H.I. (Antique and Modern, East Barnet, N London)
    restored the watch in 2009; Mark initially thought it was a Georgian timepiece.
    In the early to mid 19th C., Coventry watchmaking / clock making was a thriving industry but gradually
    went downhill following imports of cheaper Swiss and American clocks and watches. In an effort to compete with
    cheaper imports and to maintain production of quality timepieces, the Coventry Co-operative Watch Manufacturing Society was formed
    in 1876. This 1893/4 fusee pocket watch is a very fine example of a CCWMS timepiece … and one of the few to have been engraved on the
    balance cock with CCWMS.





























    The Assay Office hall mark is indistinct but is likely Chester … the style / font of the K date mark
    does match the1893/4 Chester date mark. I am planning to take an infra red photograph of the
    Assay Office mark to see if IR will reveal some more distinct ’stamp’ detail.

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    Omega Seamaster De Ville 9ct, inherited from my father:



    Tudor Royal 9ct, inherited from my grandfather:



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    Omega Seamaster – 1965 – Grandad’s Watch



    Gold plated but who would know …

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    Quote Originally Posted by sundial View Post
    "Coventry Co-operative Watch Manufacturing Society" 18ct gold cased
    pocket watch.

    The watch was discovered in a damaged state in a Peterborough
    pawnbroker’s window 13 years ago. Mark Wiles F.B.H.I. (Antique and Modern, East Barnet, N London)
    restored the watch in 2009; Mark initially thought it was a Georgian timepiece.
    In the early to mid 19th C., Coventry watchmaking / clock making was a thriving industry but gradually
    went downhill following imports of cheaper Swiss and American clocks and watches. In an effort to compete with
    cheaper imports and to maintain production of quality timepieces, the Coventry Co-operative Watch Manufacturing Society was formed
    in 1876. This 1893/4 fusee pocket watch is a very fine example of a CCWMS timepiece … and one of the few to have been engraved on the
    balance cock with CCWMS.
    The Assay Office hall mark is indistinct but is likely Chester … the style / font of the K date mark
    does match the1893/4 Chester date mark. I am planning to take an infra red photograph of the
    Assay Office mark to see if IR will reveal some more distinct ’stamp’ detail.

    BW, dunk

    That there is a beautiful pocket watch and surely a part of horology history
    Thanks for showing it.

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    Some cracking pieces gents.
    Thanks for taking the time to show them.

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    Apologies for the festive picture - only 280 shopping day until Christmas!


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    My Grandads late forties Accurist, nothing fancy but it still keeps good time!




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    Rubbish photo but this is my 35mm 9ct Rotary passed down from my grandfather.

    Whenever I wear it I feel like a grown up.


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    Cheers,
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    My Tudor, hallmarked 1968.

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    My Longines, although it is on the chopping block.


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    1927 Rolex Oyster.
    Watch owned by my Grandad, which I inherited around 35 years ago.

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    Thank you for continuing to post your photos.
    Its helping to increase my urge to get one!! LOL

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    1927 18K Omega Tank; buckle not contemporary with the watch.













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    A few of mine that came and went over the past 20+ years...(many posted elsewhere on the forum):
















    ...and its motor:




    ...and its motor:




    ...and











    Maybe more some other time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pete-r View Post
    Rubbish photo but this is my 35mm 9ct Rotary passed down from my grandfather.

    Whenever I wear it I feel like a grown up.

    Looks similar to the one I bought and sold 15-20 years ago.


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    one of mine from 1958 18ct gold denison case..[IMG][/IMG]

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    Quote Originally Posted by greasemonkey View Post
    one of mine from 1958 18ct gold denison case..[IMG][/IMG]
    Lovely

    My birth year :-)

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    A 3919 from 1991


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    Late 60s Rolex Date in 14k



    I found the "all gold" look a bit much so I've put it on a strap and sourced a buckle from my AD.



    If I had my time again, I would prefer it without the date, but still very happy with it.

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    My first “nice” watch, my wife bought this for me in the late
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    Piaget Semi perpetual calendar with moonphase, ref 15958




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    Bought this for my wife 10 years ago, she hasn't worn it much but it is so pretty.


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    Quote Originally Posted by LuvWatch View Post
    Bought this for my wife 10 years ago, she hasn't worn it much but she is so pretty.
    Fixed that for you.

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    Posted before, but here are two of my most cherished watches:

    My late Father's 1946 Longines 13ZN





    and my grandfathers 1935 VC



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    Quote Originally Posted by Rich View Post
    Posted before, but here are two of my most cherished watches:

    My late Father's 1946 Longines 13ZN





    and my grandfathers 1935 VC


    Your 13ZN is by far the sexiest watch ever posted on this forum by a mile. I think a dark brown bracelet would make it look a bit more sexy.

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    Yes that 13ZN is pretty special.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LuvWatch View Post
    Bought this for my wife 10 years ago, she hasn't worn it much but it is so pretty.

    That is very nice - really clean as you say, looks almost GS-like with the classic case and sword hands. Very nice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mick P View Post
    Your 13ZN is by far the sexiest watch ever posted on this forum by a mile. I think a dark brown bracelet would make it look a bit more sexy.
    Now that is some praise! I agree, a suitable dark brown strap would work well, although this strap was last worn by my dad, so it too is special.


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    not in the league of some posted but here are my goldies








    and this one has moved on but i still think it's a really classy everyday gold watch
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    1990's Longines Conquest...with commiserations to the OP ;-)



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    My 'new' 1959 Hamilton "Bradford B" in 14k gold and the very rare black dial.


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    another of mine,9ct MuDu with swiss hallmarks..

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    Quote Originally Posted by trident-7 View Post
    1990's Longines Conquest...with commiserations to the OP ;-)


    Congratulations, it looks great on your wrist.
    I am still kicking myself for hesitating too long.
    First dibs please, should you ever consider.................

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    1803 from 1974


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    18K Geomatic, rarely sees the wrist, but on special occasions.

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    Cannot find the dealer receipt and have forgotten if it's 12ct or 14ct ... aware it's not 9ct. No visible hall mark on exterior inc. lugs. Any advice on how to open the case , safely, would be appreciated - so can access interior hall mark(s). Cannot see any obvious / visible case separation join when examined carefully with a loupe

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    Last edited by sundial; 2nd April 2023 at 20:36.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sundial View Post










    Cannot find the dealer receipt and have forgotten if it's 12ct or 14ct ... aware it's not 9ct. No visible hall mark on exterior inc. lugs. Any advice on how to open the case , safely, would be appreciated - so can access interior hall mark(s). Cannot see any obvious / visible case separation join when examined carefully with a loupe

    BW, dunk
    If it’s UK watch it’ll be 9 or 18k. US/Canada was different, maybe 14k?

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    Quote Originally Posted by watchlovr View Post
    If it’s UK watch it’ll be 9 or 18k. US/Canada was different, maybe 14k?
    Thank you. Considering selling so need to photograph the gold mark / stamp .... maybe UK hallmark inside the case.

    BW, dunk
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    Quote Originally Posted by sundial View Post
    Thank you. Considering selling so need to photograph the gold mark / stamp .... maybe UK hallmark inside the case.

    BW, dunk
    I think it’s a snap back case.
    Look where the case back joins the mid case, should be a tiny gap, often its close to a lug.
    A very sharp knife, with cellotape over it to stop scratches should open it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by watchlovr View Post
    I think it’s a snap back case.
    Look where the case back joins the mid case, should be a tiny gap, often its close to a lug.
    A very sharp knife, with cellotape over it to stop scratches should open it.
    Thank you. I will check again but have already checked several times. It's a very well designed / engineered case.
    And thank you for the tape tip.
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    Quote Originally Posted by watchlovr View Post
    I think it’s a snap back case.
    Look where the case back joins the mid case, should be a tiny gap, often its close to a lug.
    A very sharp knife, with cellotape over it to stop scratches should open it.
    No!

    The Deville and Seamaster Deville is a top-loader, there is no separate caseback. The bezel can be removed using a caseknife, the crystal has to be removed with a crystal lifter, the crown has a split stem and can be removed by carefully pulling it out ( a presto tool is better). The movement and dial can then be lifted out of the case after rotating anti- clockwise slightly.

    Unless you know what you’re doing and have the tools I do not advice trying to do this.

    I have the same watch in 9ct gold. 9ct, 14ct and 18ct were produced , and rolled gold versions were popular too. Easy to confuse rolled gold with solid gold owing to the case design.
    Last edited by walkerwek1958; 2nd April 2023 at 22:01.

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    Quote Originally Posted by walkerwek1958 View Post
    No!

    The Deville and Seamaster Deville is a top-loader, there is no separate caseback. The bezel can be removed using a caseknife, the crystal has to be removed with a crystal lifter, the crown has a split stem and can be removed by carefully pulling it out ( a presto tool is better). The movement and dial can then be lifted out of the case after rotating anti- clockwise slightly.

    Unless you know what you’re doing and have the tools I do not advice trying to do this.

    I have the same watch in 9ct gold. 9ct, 14ct and 18ct were produced , and rolled gold versions were popular too. Easy to confuse rolled gold with solid gold owing to the case design.
    Thank you ... I thought it might be a top loader ... so did not pursue .... especially as no visible join on the back. Has a 'pull-push' date adjustment.

    Likely a 14ct case. If it's an 18ct i'd have remembered. Keeps good time but the hands adjustment 'slips'.
    Last edited by sundial; 2nd April 2023 at 22:22.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sundial View Post
    Thank you ... I thought it might be a top loader ... so did not pursue .... especially as no visible join on the back. Has a 'pull-push' date adjustment.
    I stand corrected. Well done that man.

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