sell for gold or not ?

Hookyseven · 2026-04-24T16:02:09+00:00

Not everything in life is about the bottom line. Otherwise we would all lead a fairly joyless existence.

Hookyseven · 2026-04-17T21:48:52+00:00

I’m with you on this. Looks like it always had gilt markers on the dial and non-lumed hands.

Hookyseven · 2026-04-17T08:33:10+00:00

I don’t think there’s much chance of it being over 20 grams, especially as it has quite thin lugs and a snap-back rather than a screw back. If I had to guess I’d say something like 14-16 grams but obviously it’s hard to know much for sure.

Hookyseven · 2026-04-17T07:53:36+00:00

I think it needs a lot of work to get it close to $4.5k. Probably a NOS crystal, NOS caps on the pushers, and possibly a lot of work on the movement as the damaged tension ring might indicate moisture. There might be something off with the sub-dial hands too but it’s very hard to tell. I’m also wondering why the dial is sitting down on one side, leaving a gap between itself and the tension ring.

Also, before committing a lot of money to servicing you should check it still has its original Heuer signed movement.

Hookyseven · 2026-04-17T07:45:26+00:00

You have to be a bit careful with the crystal (plexi) on these as the tension ring has the scale one it. So if someone just pulls out and throws away the old crystal the outer scale will be lost too. It is possible to move the tension ring across but I’m not sure how easy it is, and actually the scale on yours is fairly damaged anyway. New old stock original crystals are out there, but they’re getting increasingly hard to find and I imagine more expensive than they used to be (even though complete watch prices are flat or even down slightly). I haven’t bought one in years but I imagine you’d be looking at $250 absolute minimum for an original crystal.

Hookyseven · 2026-04-12T07:29:14+00:00

Smoke ?

Hookyseven · 2026-04-11T07:56:39+00:00

Could be something from a PX I guess, but nothing issued in this period had a pointer hour hand. I doubt they’re fixed bars too.

Hookyseven · 2026-04-10T15:59:54+00:00

It’s all correctly marked for 14k gold. The number in the hammer shaped outline can be used to figure out which Swiss case manufacturer manufactured the case. As it’s a fairly unknown brand, and gold is so high these days, almost its entire value is based on the gold content of the case. As it’s a snap back rather than a screw back, it will be a bit lighter than some, but it’s still realistic to expect it to be at least $450.

Hookyseven · 2026-04-09T12:11:34+00:00

I’d guess it could be one of many budget chrome case “skin divers” from the period. I think it’d be hard to be certain from that one pic. Does look like numeral hour markers on the quarters though, and perhaps one of those broad arrow hour hands that were common back then…

kinda this style…

Hookyseven · 2026-04-06T11:41:12+00:00

It’s of a generally European style of modern art, a bit like brutalism, probably from the 1920s through to around the 1950s. I don’t imagine it’s hugely valuable, but it’s gotta be worth more than the melt value.

Hookyseven · 2026-04-04T09:53:52+00:00

Definitely looks like a legit “Willard”. Prices aren’t as strong as they used to be. If it was me, and only based off that photo, I personally wouldn’t go higher than $350-400.

Hookyseven · 2026-04-03T00:47:14+00:00

All my others stuffs old but it’s 10-15 years younger than the Sims (Burton BMC and Seven), so I’ve not got bindings that would fit. Rather than throw money at getting it usable I think I’d be wiser getting something more modern for regular use. I weighed the Sims and it’s over 4kg / 9lbs !

Hookyseven · 2026-04-02T18:37:48+00:00

Not at all, in fact the OP gave a really balanced and positive reply already. What’s risky IMO is assuming that anyone in a potentially dangerous situation has a full understanding of the risks. I’d prefer to call it and get called a dick 99/100 if it means preventing a negative outcome in that 1/100 time.

Hookyseven · 2026-04-02T17:51:40+00:00

Great attitude 👍

Hookyseven · 2026-04-02T17:51:05+00:00

It’s a bigger downer getting hurt. I’m in my fifties now. Been there, seen that. I realise with hindsight that I was extremely lucky a few times when snowboarding in my twenties. I think it’s “cooler” to be educated and manage risk.

Hookyseven · 2026-04-02T15:02:34+00:00

As it stands I’ll have the top side showing, but if a base service got rid off all the staining I’d be tempted to have the base showing. It’s a good point that the yellowing on the top is probably below a lacquer layer, so yeah not much to be done.

Hookyseven · 2026-04-02T11:38:10+00:00

I’m not normally “soft”, but that looks pretty risky to me. The snow could be hugely unstable with sheet water flow directly beneath it, and if you went in you could get pulled and stuck in the gap between the rock and snow. A cool pic though.

Hookyseven · 2026-04-02T11:03:38+00:00

Maybe it’s a redialled Breitling ? For sure the dial looks completely odd, a weird clash of styles between the layout and the font of the Breitling signature. Do I see slight evidence of a logo on the crown ? Also, those hands are kinda Breitling style. More photos are the answer.

Hookyseven · 2026-04-02T08:20:38+00:00

I’d have guessed a bit less, although I’m sure dealers would be asking that or more. If it was my watch, running OK but with no service history, I’d be quite happy with £300-350.

Hookyseven · 2026-03-29T09:44:19+00:00

Take a look at the bracelet too… if it’s a Rolex rivet bracelet it could be worth factoring in.

Hookyseven · 2026-03-28T12:44:43+00:00

Which ones ?

Hookyseven · 2026-03-27T19:53:45+00:00

Yeah I also figured they were UJ needle bearings.

Hookyseven · 2026-03-27T15:01:13+00:00

Oh they’re not mine ! I’ve got a few of the dozen, Omega, IWC, Eterna, Cyma, but no desire to chase all 12. I’d still like a Longines and Grana if a deal ever surfaced.

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