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One of the best for any one that has a interest in watches,for price or just information.
I have been a watch collector and member of NAWCC since 1971. Curiously, I checked the prices of gold watch cases and found these lazy people used some ancient gold price of $650 per ounce. Just purchased the 2009 edition and upon checking several of my favorite pocketwatches' prices, I saw no change from 2008 (hard to imagine). I am 59 years old and I WILL NEVER BUY ONE OF THEIR BOOKS AGAIN. I was very unhappy and disappointed to get taken on this purchase. They put in very little effort each year and still charge big bucks for their product. Shame on the authors.Amaqzon was great. Quick, free shipping.
Being new to watch collecting, I wasn't sure what to expect from this guide. it appears to be a thorough guide, but I was disappointed in the lack of information on some watches and the ignoring of some watch brands altogether. To do this all over again based on new knowledge, I would buy the guide again, because the information in it is good.
The authors also run a very active watch business and the book is self serving. The prices DO NOT reflect the real world prices and eBay prices give a better idea.
NAWCC # 29290. This book was a welcome addition to my library at the beginning but it has become a yearly event and not as welcome as the Capistrano's swallows.A little tweaking here and there, a slight increase in price, a few new watches pictures and.
I am an old time collector and have had my share of excellent watches. It is a good source of informations but I think once every 5 years would be sufficient.
A La Kazam. A new edition is born.
I have seen watches in this book listed at 1000 dollars in mint condition go on eBay in the same condition for 300 and vice versa. Once every 5 years would be very sufficient.
The book didn't have any details I was looking for, it was not possible to know that until you bought it. Obviously a waste of money for me.
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