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    Posted 10 years ago

    glasslove
    (39 items)

    I just bought this from the gw it looks old and I am trying to figure out how to open this any suggestions. Is this a real watch and how are you supposed to wind it? It has swiss on the face, I tried to unscrew it but I think I am chipping the paint off any ideas? thank you!

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    Comments

    1. Virginia.vintage Virginia.vintage, 10 years ago
      Is adorable!
    2. glasslove glasslove, 10 years ago
      thank you Virginia!
      thank you nuts!
    3. glasslove glasslove, 10 years ago
      thank you ahgcollect!
    4. glasslove glasslove, 10 years ago
      thank you lindapat and patsea!
    5. DrFluffy DrFluffy, 10 years ago
      Super cute... I love it.
    6. glasslove glasslove, 10 years ago
      Thank you cindib!!
    7. kyratango kyratango, 10 years ago
      Love ball watches!
      Try to gently turn top and bottom in opposite way between your fingers...
      Never encountered one without winder, I don't know the system!
      Be careful, it may be over winded!
    8. glasslove glasslove, 10 years ago
      Thank you kyratango I am thinking maybe the stem is possibly broke off I will try turning like this later :). Off to work. Have a good day!!
    9. davyd286, 10 years ago
      It's probably black enamel, not paint, and the damage to it would hurt the value. I suggest asking at the vintage watch forums about how to open it safely.
      http://forums.watchuseek.com/f11/
      http://vintagewatchforums.com/
    10. glasslove glasslove, 10 years ago
      Hi davyd286 I did manage to get it open and the stem is broke off it is a seven jewel watch the works look good but I don't think it would be worth it to get it repaired. Thank you for the link I will check it out.

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