Expert: Melvin Mills - 7/25/2008

Question
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GOLD SWIRLY RAISED ETCHED FRONT/BACK. DIAL IS WHITE BACKGROUND ALL DIGITS BLACK CURSIVE PINK CENTER WITH GOLD LEAF TYPE DECORATION. HAS 2ND HAND ON BOTTOM. INSIDE 2ND HAND DIAL READS 17 JEWELS AND INCHBLOC. BETWEEN 5 AND 7 SAYS SWISS. INSIDE BACK COVER ARNEX TIME CO. SWISS. INSIDE GOLD WITH COINLIKE MADEALLIONS 10 DIFFERNET RAISED SAYS ANCREE DE PRECIOSON 17 RUBIS THERE. VERY EXCELLANT CONDITION! IT ALSO HAS AN ATTACHED GOLD ROPE CHAIN. My son inherited it from his grandfather who had been given to him from his father so we aren't sure the age. Do you know anything about this watch and its value. Blessings

Answer
Ms. Candi,

I don't keep up with Swiss companies but I can tell you a little about it.

17 jewels is a good movement.  It will keep good time, even by today's standards.  Incabloc is a safety feature.  If the watch is dropped, the jewels in the balance will pop out so the balance doesn't break.  It is easy to pop them back in (easy for a jeweler, that is).

It sounds like a very handsome watch.  If I may suggest, write down as much history as you know about the grandfather.  Then, add your son's history at the appropriate time.  
This will add great sentimental value as it continues to get passed down the generations.

Kind regards,

Melvin