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Watch Heritage gallery has watches that were worn while history
was being created like Seiko Bellmatic circa 1968 worn
by the Governor when Bangladesh was formed; another piece of
history is a watch, which was gifted to a member of the royal
family of Gwalior by Mrs. Jinnah. The piece De resistance is
a "Benson - 18k half hunter Pocket Watch" circa
1895 - which is the oldest watch in the collection that
will be displayed.
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excitement in owning a piece of history, and your heirloom
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Another factor that has made watches
unique collectibles is the intricate artisanship with
which they are put together. Many of the watches of
yesteryear, which were assembled with extreme accuracy
and fine workmanship, continue to be reliable timepieces
today. They standout as unique because that type of
watch is no longer hand made.
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The club aims to bring together like-minded people
who share a passion for antique watches by conducting regular meetings,
seminars to discuss and showcase old heritage watches; collecting
and sharing information on how & where to get antique watches
repaired and reconditioned. The club is also looking at a possibility
of creating a web-based market of antique watches. The Club already
has an impressive library of reference books related to the history
of watches and brands and intends to upgrade it at regular intervals.
Appraising the value of antique watches is one
of the most important services that the Club aims to provide. As
with any old objects appraisal is not definite, as it is principally
based on perceived value. However there are certain guidelines one
can follow to arrive at a fair market price. The Club will associate
with the data-banks of the brands to make the assesment as correct
as possible.
Watch collecting is fast growing as a hobby and
a business. In India, the last two decades saw lots of watch restorers
prospering after buying old watches at a very low price. And then
restoring and selling them at a very high price in the International
market.
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