Goering Swiss Made Pocket Watch

[IMHO]

Hmmm - you put me in a tough spot because I like automobile / travel clocks and I'd like to bid on this watch. My options are to 1) not say anything and bid, 2) say something and not bid or 3) say something and bid.
I like option (3). This looks like other automobile or bedside travel 8 day type clocks that have been for sale on eBay. I've purchase four in the past 6 months.

As this doesn't come with a case or box as most travel clocks do, I'm inclined to believe this is an automobile watch. It winds from the six position so it could more readily be wound while installed in a dash board.

The only information on "Goering" I've found is that there was a swiss company listed from 1923-1925, there was a 2nd company listed in 1925, and there was the probable source listed that used the trademark "Goering" at least from 1924-1930.

The sale price for these type watches has generally been between $30 and $90, although there's a DOXA 8 Day travel watch in a box that winds from the 6 o'clock position on eBay right now who's owner wants a minimum $250 for it.

Hope that makes you feel better - it does it for me. Now I'm going to go bid on your watch!

Dave

ps. If you do decide to end the auction it won't hurt my feelings! :~))

[IMHO]

Also, these movements typically are of low jewel count which is also generally considered low "grade". My guess on this is that the automobile clock is not as easily accesible by the owner, at least when its installed in the car, and the improved marketing effect of a high jewel count mattered less. I'll stretch and also say that a low jewel count also means more ruggedness and fewer returns for repair, something that might be important in the automobile application.

Dave

[Rick White]

Derek,
I really hope you get a fair price for your watch. However, please note the "requests for values" prohibited in red at the top of the board. I have deleted your link to the Auction because it is either a "Business Ad" or a "For Sale" ad. They are also against this boards rules and noted in red above. We really want to educate collectors here and not just act as a bulletin board for auction sellers, It looks like you have been able to garner some information about your watch and that's great.If in the future you want to find out about a watch, please don't ask for values or link to an auction. OK?

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Rick White
Pocket Watches Moderator

[This message has been edited by Rick White (edited 06-28-2001).]

[IMHO]

Agreed. My error.

Dave

[Steve Maddox]

Hi guys!

I agree that the link to the listing was a little over the top, but how about just leaving a link to the picture alone so that the rest of our readers here can see what Derek is talking about?

To my way of thinking, this seems like a better solution.


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Steve Maddox
VP, NAWCC Chapter #62
North Little Rock, Arkansas

[This message has been edited by Rick White (edited 06-28-2001).]

[Rick White]

I recieved an phone call pointing out that although I did edit out an obvious link to an auction in the original post, it still seemed to violate the Boards few rules. Even editing the link still left strong evidence exactly where the sale was taking place. I have edited all "pointers" in this thread that show exactly where the sale takes place.Because one member of this board took the time to answer the original post and provide some information, I did not delete the original. That was a mistake. As a result some other posts look stilted. I will in the future delete all posts that are blatant advertisements. It may seem harsh but it is an easier solution for me as Moderator of this board.

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Rick White
Pocket Watches Moderator