Help please Swiss Emperor 17 Jewels information needed

[Richard777]

Hi all, can anyone tell me anything about this watch I recently inherited it, i know its from around 1970 and is in its original box and has its original strap, in excellent condition, thank you.

[Nucejoe]

That is a beautiful watch.

I am not sure if its movement is by Pesuex, ETA or AS manual wind, supriority of any over other two is debatable, I personally am fond of peseux.

As new as this is, selling is a shame and I am hesitant to appraisae,  should fetch two to three folds the price of a used one in good shape, One with Stainless steel back , anywhere between 275 to 350  USD  wouldn't surprise me, smell of the bracelete or sign of having been worn, ha ha if its been worn knock up to 50 buck off the price. Please note I am violating WRT policies cuz your watch is so beautiful.

Wind three to four turns of the crown every two months, if it runs inaccurate or starts to at anytime, have it cleaned and lubed by a reputable serviceman. Continue the two months ritual. 

 

Good luck.

[Richard777]

Thank you NuceJoe, im not selling it just need a bit more information on it, i think the back is stainless steel if that makes a difference, in fact i have a pic, i don't think its ever been worn just put away for 50+years

[oldhippy]

Is it gold? If gold it will depend on the weight and what karat gold. The movement would be taken out and the glass ,to find its weight.

if not gold here in England about £150 if you are lucky, as its not a high class movement like an Omega or Rolex just to name two. I can see that the bracelet isn't gold but plate. With a stainless steel back I would say it isn't gold. 

[Richard777]

Thank you I agree I think its gold plated the bracelet isn't that heavy but the watch is, appreciate the information.

[eccentric59]

I think it's a very lovely watch, but not worth that much. After a little search I've found that particular model, with with the stainless steel back, gold plated case, arabics at 12, 6 and 9 with the date at 3, and the seconds subdial, sold at auctions for anywhere from £35.00 to £55.00.

If there's sentimental value, by all means have it serviced and wear it proudly. I would get rid of that bracelet though, and put it on a nice leather strap.

[Nucejoe]

Colledtors view are often non sense.

This Emperor is maylin monroe at twenty, them £35 ones are Opra winfry at sixty. 

There would have been re-issues if a flagship, so lets first find a NOS emperor monroe, we can then talk price. .

Regards Joe

 

 

[Nucejoe]

1 hour ago, eccentric59 said:

I think it's a very lovely watch, but not worth that much. After a little search I've found that particular model, with with the stainless steel back, gold plated case, arabics at 12, 6 and 9 with the date at 3, and the seconds subdial, sold at auctions for anywhere from £35.00 to £55.00.

If there's sentimental value, by all means have it serviced and wear it proudly. I would get rid of that bracelet though, and put it on a nice leather strap.

It will look like them £35 ones before long if he wears it.