Tissot pocket watch...

[Beachkid23]

This made my day. Paid $80, went out to the car tested it, tested for 18 K!!! I was so happy. First 18 K gold watch I ever found!!!
Works great. Runs smoothly. I cannot believe I found this at an estate sale!! Then I take it to my watch guy to have him check it for me. He takes the back off, reads it out loud 20 microns.... My heart sank... Gold plated!

 

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[Drmad7]

But it's still worth more than you paid. And it's beautiful!

 

[ethanfez]

I looked up the price for 18k ones before I saw you said it was plated. How much is a plated one worth?

 

[ironman123]

Like said, bummer deal but looks great.

 

[Beachkid23]

To be honest I'm not really sure what it's worth. I just started an auction at $99. Hopefully break even. Or make a little bit. Oh well, I mean I've taken chances in the past and it's paid off well.

If it was 18 K I would've never made back my $80! It would have ended up in the safe! Until someday.... This thread makes me sad. I wanted an 18 k watch... [emoji30][emoji25][emoji33]

 

[tamrock]

I've seen those before in pawn shops. I believe they were made in the 60s and 70s, but I thought they were marked very small on the rim or some place on the outer case with that 20 micron mark. Still it is a fine watch.

 

[Beachkid23]

Yep, 1965!

 

[JimDon]

Keep at it. You will find you 18kt gold watch soon. Look for the Swiss hallmark on the case.