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Expert: - 1/17/2008


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I have inherited this watch..on the inner dust-cover it states-"to be made of two plates of SOLID GOLD throughout"...the watch is in perfect condition+runs perfect...I want to sell it..is this considered 14k-18k-???GOLD?? BLUE HANDS-PORCELAIN face...PLEASE RESPOND...I don't want to mis-represent this or under-sell....THANKS SO MUCH...DR. PAUL BERTRAND

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Dr. Paul,

It sounds like what is called a double-stock case wherein there is a plate of higher karat gold on the outside and a plate of lower karet gold on the inside, the two plates having been bonded together prior to forming it into a case.  As an example, one would see 14k on the outside and the inside would be 8k.

Kind regards,
Melvin

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Melvin Mills

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I can answer questions regarding the repair of quartz watches and antique American pocket watches. I cannot give appraisals. My expertise is in watches, not clocks.

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I am trained to repair quartz and mechanical watches, both modern and antique. My business focus is on quartz watches and antique pocket watches. I have been in this field for almost 5 years.

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I belong to the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC).

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I am a Certified Master Horologist from the National Institute of Horology.

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