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Purpose
He gave it to us to help with our son's hospital bills. Our 5 year old has had 11 surgeries. We have been trying to save $ to move closer to the hospital (we drive 1.5 hours each way).
This is my father in laws way of helping but the more I find out about this watch the more I think I should get the $ through extra shifts at work and not from selling this. I've already asked my f-i-l if we could keep it and he said, "get as much as you can for it." I'm worried about keeping something so valuable (at least I think it's valuable) and I'd hate to sell it, hence the feeling conflicted.
Thank you for your input.
1970's Blancpain FF Aqua Lung?
My father in law purchased this watch from his dive instructor in either '73 or '74. He wore it for a few dives then stored it away. Any idea what year it was made? Should it be in a safe deposit box? We're a bit conflicted on what to do with it. Any info...
Coherent. ...
Hard to date it, as there is no golden rule here, but I will say end 60ies, early 70ies. Enjoy! Best, Nicolas.
Worth?
Any idea what it's worth or what we should do with it? My sons are young and really want to play with it. If it's worth money I feel like we should put it away as an heirloom or sell it. Any suggestions. I love the history of this watch, so rich!
As it comes from your father, you should not even ask.
This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-07-09 23:05:31
Purpose
He gave it to us to help with our son's hospital bills. Our 5 year old has had 11 surgeries. We have been trying to save $ to move closer to the hospital (we drive 1.5 hours each way). This is my father in laws way of helping but the more I find out about...
I doubt he wore it just for a few dives, when I see the condition of the watch.
Is the dial chipping between 5 and 7 o'clock? Do you know how it happened? Best, Nicolas.
Purchased used
He purchased the watch from his dive instructor when they bought a new one. It was used when he got it, he only used it a few times himself. I don't know how the watch was damaged.
This watch has its history.
Think twice before selling it. Anyway, Please check PM. This message has been edited by Domon Ken on 2011-07-10 04:19:01
Thanks for the warning, Brian. I'm always reluctant with this kind of posts...
If someone wants to sell his watch, the Collectrors market is the best place, after having done his own homework on the authenticity, and the value... Best, Nicolas.
mwr posting on 07-05-2011, 23:49
I think the decision has been made already to sell last week! But i would still be very careful on the purchase of this watchl Her posting read; I have that watch! My husband and I inherited a 1970's Fifty Fathoms Aqua Lung that looks like the one in the ...
Taking it to a jeweler
I'll take the watch to a jeweler this week to find out more information on it. Thank you for your help.
Blancpain
The last one I saw that sold of this vintage went for $1850 on eBay. A little cleaner. There is one currently for sale on a European website for $2100 and I am seeking info on it. Because I am actively looking for one of this vintage to wear I would be in...