need help found pocket watch today

[nextlvl]

i found this watch today in my basement it says georges favre jacot le locle mark iva on the face i know its really old but i havent a clue about watches just trying to get an idea what something like this would be worth (in american dollars) i have pics and will post shortly after a couple of responses.

 

[roswellborn]

i found this watch today in my basement it says georges favre jacot le locle mark iva on the face i know its really old but i havent a clue about watches just trying to get an idea what something like this would be worth (in american dollars) i have pics and will post shortly after a couple of responses.

That is purdy! No clue about the watch itself, but it sure is a nifty find! I love those old watches.

HH
Nan

 

[Ron B]

Does it work? The watch looks in fantastic condition!
Great find!

GRB

 

[madmacabre]

That is an amazing pocket watch. I could only guess that it was made before the 30s. Does it still work?

 

[nextlvl]

yes it works fine its stops every now and then i think the weights are off balance or it needs to be oiled . like i said imma try to sell this , hopefully i can i dont want to put it on ebay at all i hate that site but i dont know im not into this stuff so yeah any info i can get on this would be awesome .


i know my writting sucks

 

[nextlvl]

That is an amazing pocket watch. I could only guess that it was made before the 30s. Does it still work?

well i think its from 1887 only numbering on the back inside says 87 so hopefully im right

 

[Dirty Knees McGee]

I have a pocket watch guide and will see what I can dig up this evening. If there are any numbers on the movement, that would help. The watch probably needs a good cleaning and oiling. This should be done every 2-3 years. I'll let you know what I find and GREAT FIND!

 

[nextlvl]

I have a pocket watch guide and will see what I can dig up this evening. If there are any numbers on the movement, that would help. The watch probably needs a good cleaning and oiling. This should be done every 2-3 years. I'll let you know what I find and GREAT FIND!

it says 87 on the inside and on the front face it says 739w

 

[Dirty Knees McGee]

I did not see anything in the book regarding Georges Favre Jacot pocket watches, but he is the founder of Zenith watches. Being Zenith was established in 1865 in the town of Locle when he was 22, I would guess that this watch must be one of the early ones prior to branding them "Zenith". I'll let you know if I find anything else!

 

[catskillcomics]

When you open the back there should be some serial number, if you email me that I can find out the age of the watch, how many were made, ect