value of antique pocket watches?
I have three antique pocket watches that i’m trying to sell. All need repair but are over 100 years old. I have a Waltham C.W.C co ladies planet 14k gold pocket watch. The other two are railroad watches a Columbus Watch. co is from 1895 and the Hampden watch co. is from 1904. Any ideas as to the worth of these.
The Ladies’, depending on size and case style, may be worth anywhere from $200 to $500 in melt value. Unfortunately, these little ladies’ watches never have been very desirable to collectors, something which holds the value down.
The Hampden, assuming it’s running, is probably in the $150-250 range(without knowing any specifics). Hampdens aren’t as widely collected as some other brands, something which tends to hold prices down.
Again, without knowing specifics, I’d guess the Columbus at $200 to $400 running. Again, this is just a ball park(could be lower or higher)-it’s hard to say a whole lot without knowing the movement quality and condition.