This can determine a minimum value, as many watches will be made from silver or gold, so will have scrap value. If the pocket watch looks silver, open the back and look inside the cover, if it has hallmarks, a lion passant, makers mark, date letter, and assay office symbol, then you can be sure its silver.

How can you tell if a pocket watch is real gold?

Open the cases rear cover and look for the markings “10k,” “14k,” or “18k.” This should be easy to see, as it will be impressed into the inside back cover. If one of those markings is visible, then your pocket watch is gold.

What year is my pocket watch?

Remove or open the back cover from your watch and look for a number engraved into the movement; this is the serial number for your watch, and by using it, you can find the closest years it was made on these tables.

How can I find my old pocket watch?

Remove or open the back cover from your watch and look for a number engraved into the movement; this is the serial number for your watch, and by using it, you can find the closest years it was made on these tables.