Watch wanted.....

[cashflyer]

Since there are a few people here who really seem to know their watches, I will see if somebody can help me out.

The following is a 50's era Timex, childrens Snow White watch. It was available with either the band pictured, or with a leather band.

I am looking for one as a gift for my mother. The one she had since she was a child was stolen during a break-in about 11 years ago, and it was very sentimental to her.

I know that a replacement just won't be the same as the original, but I would still like to find one for her. Her watch had a red leather band.

[RickM]

Looks lke they show up on Ebay. The last one with leather band sold for $1.99.

[cashflyer]

What was the auction number?

Everything I see on ebay is repro, reissue, etc. I'm only interested in an authentic 50's issue.

There is a watch of roughly the correct era on there now, but it is a Cinderella watch that is incorrectly advertised as a Snow White.

[RickM]

There is one on Ebay....@ $199.00 Item #8910719743 Not running with some scratches. Quite the spread.

[RickM]

Ended auction shows:

8922454517 $25.00 Good running condition

6617941883 $11.50 Not running VG condition

Saw another decent condition not running for $1.99...cant find now.


I'd hang out for a little while on Ebay and wait for one to come up. Might have to have it gone over by a jewler but it'll be worth it for mom.

[cashflyer]

Thanks for the help. I'll keep an eye out on ebay and maybe "the right one" will come up.

H

[pizzy]

be careful about non running. alot of watch repairman won't go near them. they are pretty crude inside the case and usually have very little or no jewels. i like working on them but usually requires a complete overhaul which can be the same money as a higher dollar watch. get a good runner to start with . you'll still need something done to it down the road but atleast you'll know it's complete.
best of luck in your search
steve

[Eric Coffey]

Here are a couple current listings:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6050847717

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6620700638
(NOS, but would need to find red band to replace yellow one)

[RickM]

Good find, Eric. The second wath may not be the same though. (wonder why these didn't come up in my search)