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Imight be being unreasonable, but I hope not smug!

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Cathycomehome · 10/12/2011 23:09

AIBU to have never heard of a watch maker called Jaeger Le-Coultre?

Because I hadn't, and was recently (last week) left a watch by my grandmother of this make.

I took it into a jeweller today to get the catch tightened up, as it was a little bit loose and I was scared of losing it if I started wearing it...and it was a bit of an Antiques Roadshow Shock moment!

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Cathycomehome · 11/12/2011 00:49

It doesn't LOOk that fancy - it's not "bling" at all shows self to have no understated classiness

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Maryz · 11/12/2011 00:49

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Cathycomehome · 11/12/2011 00:52

It kind of IS worth more than any old watch though, as my gran left it to me.

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PigletJohn · 11/12/2011 00:58

bling is frightfully common

it's gran's best watch. keep it if you can. you'll never have another.

you will be shocked when you find out how much it costs to get it serviced by the maker's accredited agent.

bethelbeth · 11/12/2011 01:00

I'm a vintage dealer and knew what you were talking about right away.

You lucky lucky woman!

UserNameNotAvailable · 11/12/2011 01:02

I would probably keep it because of the sentimental value then pass it onto my dcs. If money is tight you might be tempted to sell it but could end up regretting it. Saying that though would your gran of prefered you to sell it to help you out financially or was it something that she cherished? Congrats though I think I'd have fainted if I was left something worth that much!

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Cathycomehome · 11/12/2011 01:02

I've never had anything really posh. I am tempted to go around wearing it with a post it on that says "This is a WELL posh watch" as people might not notice otherwise Grin not really

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ApocalypseCheeseToastie · 11/12/2011 09:35

There's one flogging on ebay for £58,500 Xmas Shock

Can I be your friend ? Xmas Wink

Tinselperion · 11/12/2011 09:49

Wow Cathy what a moment, great story Xmas Smile

You know if I were you, I'd sell it. I know it has massive sentimental value for you which is actually why I would sell it. I would be too worried to wear it for fear of it breaking or getting mugged or losing it or being burgled (even if it was insured, the sentimental value alone would be too much). And every time I thought about the healthier state of my bank balance, I would think about my grandmother and how much she helped me and her great grandchildren out.

The other option is to stick it in a safe deposit box for your kids but if it were me I would then resent the premiums required to insure it, the amount you'd need to make sure it is maintained in good condition, etc.

JingleBelleDameSansMerci · 11/12/2011 09:59

Wow! How fantastic for you. How lovely...

If I had the money, I'd buy one like a shot!

QOD · 11/12/2011 10:10

that's fabulous. you know on one of those cash in tin attic sort of shows, this woman sold her ma in laws wedding, engagement and other rings, pearls and watch for £120 to go in her holiday fund. I thought it was really sad to hell somethin so special and personal for so little. but this sounding like a real life helping amount! go for it

Tinselperion · 11/12/2011 11:05

OP not to bang you over the head but right after posting here I read this thread - the number of posters saying there was nothing they or the police could do when they or their vulnerable relatives had jewellery stolen is Xmas Shock

Alibabaandthe80nappies · 11/12/2011 11:13

Wow how amazing!

You will be Shock at the costs of getting it serviced, but if you love it then keep it if you can.

If you are really in the mud financially though then sell it through a proper dealer and get a good price.

QOD - I think it is so sad the tiny amounts people let things go for on there, although I am a sentimental old thing about stuff :)

RockStockAndTwoOpenBottles · 11/12/2011 11:26

It's not horrendous to get it serviced. Mine had it's first one a month or so ago and was £120. They said that it should not need to be in again for a couple of years - assuming I look after it. Which, obviously, I do...

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Cathycomehome · 11/12/2011 22:44

Thanks for messages - mine is safe at the mo,as it's snug in the bank (unless my mum's already flogged it Wink ).

When we break up, I'm going to get it valued properly, insure it, and then see what to do - I'm still very Shock about it!

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olgaga · 12/12/2011 17:18

Just a word of warning - I have a very nice Omega from the early 1990s which needs servicing again and the quote this time is more than £300. They always have to go to authorised repair centres because no-one else will touch them! Plus when I took it to a High Street jewellers once for a new battery they scratched the case, and I then had to send it away to have the scratches polished off - that was about £120.00.

I've hardly worn it, having always kept it for "best", and could have had several nice watches for the money I've spent getting it serviced over the years. This time, I just can't afford it so I'm thinking of putting it on ebay.

Being able to afford a nice watch is one thing, but I have found it's keeping them going that separates the well-off from the seriously rich!

When you've had it valued, check with your insurer what it will cost as I'm pretty sure it'll be worth more than your current limit on any single item! If you're happy with it sitting in a bank, fine - but I wouldn't feel bad about selling it. I'm sure your grandma would want you to make the most of it. If that involves selling it, buying yourself some lasting piece that you can actually wear and putting the rest of the money to good use, then I'm sure she'd be happy with that!

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