ANTIQUE CYMA TAVANNES POCKET WATCH CA 1930 in the Pocket Watches category for sale in Johannesburg (ID:496004145) Buy ANTIQUE CYMA TAVANNES POCKET WATCH CA 1930 for R2,950.00 Sell on bidorbuy Deal of the Week Stores Promotions. Pocket Watch Serial Number Production List Please use the following tables to help determine the approximate age of your watch. Remove or open the back cover from your watch and look for a number engraved into the movement; this is the serial number for your watch, and by using it, you can find the closest years it was made on these tables. Note the thick hands, engraved patterns and bold design of all of these watches. These watches are typical of the 'Deco' style of the teens and 20's. The Elgin and Hamilton were dated by serial number, while the Gruen was dated by an inscription on the back. The 'New Haven' was dated by looking at the style of the watch.

Locating your Rolex serial number

The serial number of your watch is engraved on the case at the 6 o'clock end between the lugs. You will need to remove the bracelet/strap to see it. The model reference is engraved in the same place at the 12 o'clock end. As of August 2010, serial numbers for new Rolex watches are randomized, making it impossible to use the numbers for dating purposes.

1925 - 1930

1931 - 1940

1941 - 1950

1951 - 1960

1961 - 1970

1971 - 1980

1981 - 1990

1991 - 2000

2001 - 2010

Locating your Omega serial number

Recent Omega watches usually carry their serial number somewhere on the back but they will be in extremely small laser-etched digits requiring a magnifier to read. Older Omega watches may only have the serial number on the inside of the watch, requiring a jeweler to open it for you.

1891 - 1900

1901 - 1910

1911 - 1920

1921 - 1930

1931 - 1940

1941 - 1950

1951 - 1960

1951 - 1960

1961 - 1970

1971 - 1980

1981 - 1990

1991 - 2000

2001 - 2010

Locating your Panerai serial number

The serial number of your watch is engraved on the back of the case.

1991 - 2000

2001 - 2010

Tavannes Pocket Watch Identification

Do you know the value of your vintage pocket watch?

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Perhaps you have inherited an antique timepiece, passed through your family for generations? Or perhaps you’ve found an old pocket watch at an antique fair and are curious about its value?

Antique pocket watches can bring in some serious money, but determining their value can be difficult. So, what exactly should you be looking out for? Here are the top 6 things to consider when determining the value of your pocket watch.

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1. Brand

Most watches will have the brand name written somewhere on the design, whether on the casing or the watch face itself. Double check your pocket watch for this information, alongside any further identification that may be useful, such as serial numbers or manufacturers numbers.

By researching this information, you may be able to get an idea of the era your watch is from, and prices of similar pieces. Look out for any big names such as Omega, Longines or Elgin, as these will hold an instantly higher value.

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1. Material

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It goes without saying that a quality gold or silver pocket watch will carry a greater value than a non-precious metal, based on the material alone. Check the casing of your watch: is the material high quality? Are they any additional gems or embellishments? Premium materials and precious metals, gems or stones will all add to the overall value of your timepiece.

1. Movement

However, don’t solely judge a watch by its cover – it really is what’s inside that counts! The movement of your pocket watch can actually indicate a lot more than the casing when it comes to quality and value, with a complicated movement generally always being worth more. Quite often you will need to remove the movement from the watch in order to examine it. The absolute utmost care should be taken when doing this – never force the movement out of a watch. If you don’t have experience handling timepieces in this manner, always seek professional help.

1. Adjustments

Higher quality (and therefore more valuable) pocket watches tend to have much higher attention to detail, so take a look at the adjustments, gears and jewels inside your watch. These make up the calibrations inside your pocket watch, with a higher amount indicating a higher quality timepiece. As a general rule of thumb, the more jewels, gears and adjustments inside your pocket watch, the more value it holds.

1. Condition

The condition of your pocket watch, both internally and externally, is a huge factor in determining the value that it holds today. Is your watch in a good, working condition? Wind the watch: are the hands moving smoothly, and is the time showing accurately? Internally, it is important that the movement and adjustments are all working as they should be for the highest possible value. Again, if you are unsure about these factors, seek professional advice.

Externally, is the casing and design of your pocket watch in good physical condition? Has there been any water damage, or does your watch display signs of rust? Are there cracks or dents in the watch casing? Damage, both to the watch aesthetics and inner workings, will instantly lower the value of your timepiece. Any antique pocket watches in impeccable condition are guaranteed to hold a much higher value today.

1. Professional opinions

Finally – and we cannot stress this enough! – if you are looking to sell your vintage or antique pocket watch, always get a professional opinion. A professional will instantly know what to look for in your pocket watch and will be equipped to handle older, delicate watches without causing damage. While the above factors can all help indicate the value of a pocket watch, you will not know for sure until it is valued by an expert.

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